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Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Cock Rig

In or near West Linton.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Cock Rig — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 478 m.

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

Trevor Littlewood — 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 · 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 — 9.1 km

Sources

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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 — 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. The nearest town is West Linton. Its coordinates are 55.8200°, -3.3537°.