"Of the many thousands who skirt the flanks of Great Knoutberry on the Pennine Bridleway I would imagine only a handful of intrepid walkers take the shortish detour to its summit. To be fair to these long distance walkers most of the obvious attractions of the area are on the flanks of Great Knoutberry Hill; the magnificent Arten Gill viaduct, Dent Station (the highest train station in England) and Widdale Tarns to name but a few.
However there is no doubt in my mind that those who avoid the higher ground are missing out because Great Knoutberry Hill (or Widdale Fell as it is commonly known) is a wonderful place to spend an hour or two (weather permitting). The views down Dentdale are unsurpassed with there is an interesting array of finely built cairns overlooking the valley (reminiscent of the more famous ones on nearby Nine Standards Rigg) but for what purpose it is difficult to know.
The views in all directions are excellent but it is the solitude that I always enjoy. I have never seen a soul on my visits to the summit (or ever persuaded anybody else to come), it is just the call of curlew and lapwings that provide the company."
