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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Central Scotland

Cock Rig

In or near West Linton.

Cock Rig β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 478 m.

Heather and grass moorland north of Cock Rig - geograph.org.uk - 6646468

Trevor Littlewood β€” 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
Kirknewton Β· 9.1 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cock Rig is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 478 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Cock Rig is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers a range of walking opportunities. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape with natural scenery typical of the region. The area is suitable for experienced walkers looking for a challenging ascent.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.8200, -3.3537
Nearest railway station
Kirknewton β€” 9.1 km

Sources

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Mountain bike trails Β· Central Scotland

Carlops-Balerno MTB

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Path approaching the Bore Stane - geograph.org.uk - 935439πŸ“· 3

Memorials & monuments Β· Central Scotland

Bore Stane

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Reservoirs & lochs Β· Central Scotland

North Esk Reservoir

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Where to eat & stay near Cock Rig

Places to stay

Former tollhouse - geograph.org.uk - 6690891πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Allan Ramsay Hotel

Allan Ramsay Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Garden gates at Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 3354887πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Carsewell Guide Camp

Carsewell Guide Camp β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Selm Muir from Leyden Farm - panoramio

Campsites Β· Central Scotland

Hilly Cow Wigwams

Hilly Cow Wigwams β€” a campsite in scotland central.

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Shopfront refurbishment, Penicuik High Street - geograph.org.uk - 7179233πŸ“· 6

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

Navaar House

Navaar House β€” a hotel in scotland central.

All weather sports area, Rullion Road - geograph.org.uk - 7544374πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Central Scotland

Penicuik YMCA-YWCA

Penicuik YMCA-YWCA β€” a hostel in scotland central.

β†— penicuikymca-ywca.co.uk
Elizabethan postbox on High Street, Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 5475289πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Central Scotland

The Royal Hotel

The Royal Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Sacred Heart Church Penicuik - geograph.org.uk - 1847015πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Craigiebield House Hotel, 50 Bog Road, Penicuik

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Inglis Green Road - geograph.org.uk - 3569213πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh

Cross Keys Tavern, 41 Lanark Road, Slateford, Edinburgh in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Livingston Inn - geograph.org.uk - 1242055πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

Livingston Inn

Livingston Inn β€” Historic pub β€” listed building or notable heritage status.

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The Bonnie Barista - geograph.org.uk - 7654578πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Wheatsheaf Inn, 209 Balgreen Road, Edinburgh

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Canaan Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3957599πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Central Scotland

The Canny Man's, 237, 239 Morningside Road, Edinburgh

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Remembrance floral display, Eddleston - geograph.org.uk - 7348848πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cock Rig?
Cock Rig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Cock Rig?
Cock Rig β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 478 m.
How do I get to Cock Rig?
The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 9.1 km away. Its coordinates are 55.8200Β°, -3.3537Β°.