Mountains & hills · North East England
Black Knowe
In or near Bewcastle.
Black Knowe — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Graeme Paterson — 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)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Black Knowe is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Kielder Mires SSSI
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Black Knowe is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged landscape typical of the region, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The mountain's elevation offers views of the lowland scenery, making it a notable point for hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1231, -2.5637
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614158 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Black Knowe?
- Black Knowe is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Black Knowe?
- Black Knowe — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Black Knowe?
- Its coordinates are 55.1231°, -2.5637°.
- Is Black Knowe a protected site?
- Yes — Black Knowe is part of the Kielder Mires SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.