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Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands

Gallow Knowe

In or near Alyth.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Gallow Knowe — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 260 m.

Minor road near to Brankam - geograph.org.uk - 6201680

Peter Wood — 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)
  • 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

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Brankam Hill

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Loch of Lintrathen

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Strone Hill

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Where to eat & stay near Gallow Knowe

Places to stay

Minor road at Nether Craig - geograph.org.uk - 6201983📷 3

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Nethercraig Holiday Park

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Knowehead barns - geograph.org.uk - 2982176📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Highlands

Kilry Eco Pods

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Five Roads Caravan Park

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Muir of Drumshade - geograph.org.uk - 4425822📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands

Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park

Drumshademuir Caravan & Camping Park — a caravan park in scotland highlands.

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Glen Prosen Church - geograph.org.uk - 4899127📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Highlands

Prosen Hostel

Prosen Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.

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Thatched cottages, Main Street, Glamis - geograph.org.uk - 3062363📷 5

Hotels · Scottish Highlands

Strathmore Arms

Strathmore Arms — a hotel in scotland highlands.

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Places to eat & drink

Forfar - East High Street - geograph.org.uk - 5211629📷 5

Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands

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Frequently 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.