Benson Knott

No. 2341 of 4,428 in the Lake District, No. 355 for hikes, No. 423 for views. Nature, 14.3 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the Lake District National Park.

A 319-metre hill in the Lake District.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-10-30).

Facts

Height
319 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-10-29
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.50 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Raines HallStay, 16 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Windermere Camping and Caravanning ClubStay, 6.8 km from Windermere and BownessCamping
Sizergh Caravan & CampingStay, 14 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping
Kendal Camping and Caravanning ClubStay, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Rifleman's Arms12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
George & Dragon12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Punch Bowl15 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs
The Factory Tap12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Abbot Hall Art GalleryGrade I listed, 12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Kendal Museum12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage
Brewery Arts Centre12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkArt and galleries
Museum of Lakeland Life & Industry12 km from Windermere and Bowness, just outside the parkHistory and heritage