Mountains & hills · West Midlands
Black Knoll
In or near Onibury.
Black Knoll — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 400 m.
Bill Boaden — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms · 7.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Black Knoll is a mountain located in wales mid. Elevation: 400 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Long Mynd SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Shropshire Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Knoll is a mountain located in Mid Wales, within the parish of Myndtown, postcode SY7. It is part of the Long Mynd Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and lies within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The area is noted for its geological and ecological significance, attracting those interested in natural landscapes and outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a range of walking opportunities and scenic views typical of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4948, -2.8936
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Myndtown
- Postcode
- SY7 8BL
- Parliamentary constituency
- South Shropshire
- Nearest railway station
- Craven Arms — 7 km
Sources
- osm: n11682742440 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Myndtown
Castles · 0.7 km
Knolls
Mountains & hills · 1.6 km
Plowden
Castles · 1.7 km
Plowden railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.8 km
Plowden
Villages · 1.9 km
Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill
Literary houses · 2.0 km
Eaton railway station
Castles · 2.1 km
Bowl barrow at Eaton Farm
Castles · 2.1 km
Plowden Mill
Castles · 2.1 km
Enclosed Iron Age farmstead 700m west of Horderley Farm
Vineyards · 2.2 km
Edgton Castle Ring
Castles · 2.2 km
Asterton
Castles · 2.3 km
Nearby
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Plowden railway station
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📷 5📷 5Literary houses · Mid Wales
Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill
Ringwork 90m south east of Plowden Mill — a literary house museum in wales mid.
Where to eat & stay near Black Knoll
Places to stay
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Hamperley Camping
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Walcot Hall Caravan & Camping Park
Walcot Hall Caravan & Camping Park — a campsite in wales mid.
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Small Batch
Small Batch — a campsite in wales mid.
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Foxholes Camp Site
Foxholes Camp Site — a campsite in wales mid.
📷 5B&Bs · West Midlands
Victoria House
Victoria House — a bed-and-breakfast in wales mid.
📷 5Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings
The Black Lion And Forecourt Railings in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Mid Wales
The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear
The Six Bells And Former Stables To Rear in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Bucks Head Public House
The Bucks Head Public House in Wales Mid, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Knoll?
- Black Knoll is in Mid Wales, United Kingdom (postcode SY7 8BL), in the parish of Myndtown.
- What is Black Knoll?
- Black Knoll — mountain in wales mid. Elevation: 400 m.
- How do I get to Black Knoll?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode SY7 8BL.
- Is Black Knoll a protected site?
- Yes — Black Knoll is part of the Long Mynd SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Shropshire Hills National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Black Knoll?
- The nearest railway station is Craven Arms, about 7.0 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode SY7 8BL.