About
Hidden gem in the Lake District to explore in 2025
Why go
- Short but ridiculously good views
- Amazing views down over Crummock Water for the effort involved
- Feels like a hidden gem
Must try
- See the Rannerdale Bluebells
- Rannerdale Knotts Circular walk
- Bag 1 wainwright
Pro tips
- Best time is late April to early May
- Park at Buttermere National Trust car park
- Go early morning or evening to avoid crowds
- Take the 77A bus from Keswick
- Download your route to use offline
Good to know
- Stick to the paths to preserve bluebells
- Keep dogs on a lead
- Limited parking at the foot of Rannerdale Knotts
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Rating
5 / 5