Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Cock Rig
In or near West Linton.
Cock Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Cock Rig is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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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Place summary
Cock Rig is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands, characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area offers opportunities for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a remote setting, typical of the region's mountainous terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 55.8202, -3.3539
- Nearest railway station
- Kirknewton — 9.1 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544593 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cock Rig?
- Cock Rig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Cock Rig?
- Cock Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Cock Rig?
- The nearest railway station is Kirknewton, about 9.1 km away. Its coordinates are 55.8202°, -3.3539°.