Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Gallow Knowe
In or near Alyth.
Gallow Knowe — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 260 m.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Gallow Knowe is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 260 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Gallow Knowe is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. This distinctive peak offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, characterised by its natural beauty and challenging terrain. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, with opportunities to experience the unique flora and fauna of the area. The mountain is a notable feature of the Highlands, attracting outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6805, -3.1585
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 5JA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- osm: n6488611449 (ODbL)
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Lintrathen Bridge
Historic bridges · 0.8 km

Lintrathen War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.9 km

Brankam Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.1 km

Loch of Lintrathen
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.3 km

Strone Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.8 km

Loch of Lintrathen
Lakes · 2.2 km

Auchrannie
Vineyards · 2.2 km

Slug of Auchrannie
Waterfalls · 2.3 km

The Carrach
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km

Durward's Dike Memorial Stone
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km

Fairy Hillock
Mountains & hills · 2.4 km
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Historic churches · Scottish Highlands
Lintrathen Parish Church
Lintrathen Parish Church — category C listed building-listed church in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Lintrathen Bridge
Lintrathen Bridge — category C listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Memorials & monuments · Scottish Highlands
Lintrathen War Memorial
Lintrathen War Memorial — a memorial in Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Brankam Hill
Brankam Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 313 m.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Highlands
Loch of Lintrathen
Loch of Lintrathen — reservoir in Angus, Scotland, UK, on and outflows east to Melgam Water.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Strone Hill
Strone Hill — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 335 m.
Where to eat & stay near Gallow Knowe
Places to stay
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Nethercraig Holiday Park
Nethercraig Holiday Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Five Roads Caravan Park
Five Roads Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park
Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Prosen Hostel
Prosen Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
Strathmore Arms
Strathmore Arms — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
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23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallow Knowe?
- Gallow Knowe is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 5JA).
- What is Gallow Knowe?
- Gallow Knowe — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 260 m.
- How do I get to Gallow Knowe?
- The nearest town is Alyth. Drivers can use postcode DD8 5JA.
- How do I get to Gallow Knowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 5JA. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.