About Noble Knott
The quiet car park at Noble Knott, with its fine views across the River Derwent to Skiddaw and Dodd Wood , is the starting point for two waymarked trails.
From Noble Knott you can walk a circular route to the summit of Grisedale Pike (790m asl) or simply enjoy a family picnic before heading further up the pass to the Visitor Centre.
For more information visit our Whinlatter Forest Park pages.
How to get there:
Noble Knott is in Whinlatter Forest Park. Keswick is the nearest town or village.
Road:- From Keswick: Take the A66 west towards Cockermouth. At Braithwaite turn west onto the B5292 for Lorton. Follow Visitor Centre Sign Posts.
Bus:- Bus from Keswick.
Train:- Nearest station is Penrith (25 miles east) on the west coast mainline.
OS Grid Reference: NY 223244
For details of public transport visit http://www.transportdirect.info
Other places to go in Whinlatter Forest Park

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Contact:
Recreation Ranger01768 778469
e-mail: whinlatter@forestry.gsi.gov.uk
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