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Mountains & hills · Central Scotland

Cockleroy

Also known as: A' Chachaileith Ruadh, Cocklerue

In or near Torphichen.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Cockleroy — Named summit at 278 m.

Cockleroy, mountains & hills in Central Scotland

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
Nearest railway station
Linlithgow · 3.1 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Cockleroy is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Also known as: A' Chachaileith Ruadh, Cocklerue. Wikidata describes it as: "Named summit at 278 m.". Coordinates: 55.9517°, -3.6199°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Cockleroi or Cockleroy is a prominent hill in Scotland. It is Linlithgow's local hill. On its top there are some remains of an Iron Age's hill fort.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
55.9517, -3.6199
District
West Lothian
Postcode
EH49 6PN
Parliamentary constituency
Bathgate and Linlithgow
Nearest railway station
Linlithgow3.1 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Hill forts · Central Scotland

Cockleroy Hillfort

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Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland

Kipps

Kipps — category C listed building-listed memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.

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Kipps Hill

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Public art & sculpture · Central Scotland

Pluto - Kirkhill Pillar Project

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Mountain bike trails · Central Scotland

Red Route

Red Route — a mtb trail in scotland central.

Where to eat & stay near Cockleroy

Places to stay

Defibrillator, Beecraigs Country Park - geograph.org.uk - 6360140📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

Beecraigs Country Park

Beecraigs Country Park — a campsite in scotland central.

Torphichen Bowyett road junction - geograph.org.uk - 6904275📷 5

Campsites · Central Scotland

The Craigs Camping and Training Centre

The Craigs Camping and Training Centre — a campsite in scotland central.

Roadside signs - geograph.org.uk - 7114695📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Loch House Farm Cavavan Park

Loch House Farm Cavavan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Spring sunshine in Whitrigg woods - geograph.org.uk - 2864046📷 5

Caravan parks · Central Scotland

Mosshall Farm Caravan Park

Mosshall Farm Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.

Temporary reception building - geograph.org.uk - 4143242📷 5

Hotels · Central Scotland

The Grange Manor

The Grange Manor — a hotel in scotland central.

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Elizabethan postbox on Kerse Lane, Falkirk - geograph.org.uk - 5348467📷 7

Hotels · Central Scotland

Orchard Hotel

Orchard Hotel — a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

Sign for the Crown Arms - geograph.org.uk - 6842451📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

The Crown Arms, 177-179 High Street, Linlithgow

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Houses, Main Street Linlithgow Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7114715📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Bridge Inn

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St Michael's Wynd - geograph.org.uk - 7432499📷 7

Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Red Lion Inn, 50 High Street, Linlithgow

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Restaurants · Central Scotland

Champany Inn

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Oatridge Hotel, 2, 4 East Main Street, Uphall

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Historic pubs · Central Scotland

Livingston Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Cockleroy?
Cockleroy is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode EH49 6PN).
What is Cockleroy?
Cockleroy — Named summit at 278 m.
How do I get to Cockleroy?
The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode EH49 6PN.
Is Cockleroy free to visit?
Yes, Cockleroy is free to enter.
How do I get to Cockleroy?
The nearest railway station is Linlithgow, about 3.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EH49 6PN.