We often camp on the high fells of the Yorkshire Dales instead of those in the Lake District. While the scenery is less epic than that of Lake District, it has a bleak, weathered charm. The fells are also generally much quieter than those of the Lakes and parking is much easier.
Castle Knott is a prime example of a perfect Yorkshire Dales wild camping location. It’s 30 minutes drive from the M6 and parking is a doddle. The route up the hill is straightforward to follow in any weather and the view over the Lune valley and Morecambe Bay is gorgeous.
OS Map and Routes
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- Start: SD 629 824
- Finish: SD 656 841
- Distance: 3.9 km
- Ascent: 449 m
- Time: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
- Camp Altitude: 533m
Features
- Very quiet fell
- Small tarn nearby for water
- Bardon has a lovely pub that does food on an Sunday lunchtime 🙂
Views
- The Lune Valley
- Bardon Fell to the south
- Morecambe Bay across to the Lake District
Parking
- Park in the quiet village of Bardon by the green.