Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Fence of Knockdon
Fence of Knockdon — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Billy McCrorie — 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)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Fence of Knockdon 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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Place summary
Fence of Knockdon is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive geographical features and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts looking to explore the natural beauty of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2690, -4.4579
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613116 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Fence of Knockdon?
- Fence of Knockdon is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Fence of Knockdon?
- Fence of Knockdon — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Fence of Knockdon?
- Its coordinates are 55.2690°, -4.4579°.