Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
High Knowes
In or near Wanlockhead.
High Knowes β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 440 m.

David Purchase β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- Dog-friendly
About
High Knowes is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 440 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Place summary
High Knowes is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rolling hills and expansive views, popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a range of walking trails that offer varying levels of difficulty and opportunities to experience the natural landscape. The region is known for its diverse flora and fauna, providing a tranquil setting for exploration.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3470, -3.6116
Sources
- osm: n627773901 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Daer Reservoir
Reservoirs & lochs Β· 0.7 km

Type Knowes
Mountains & hills Β· 0.9 km

Sweetshaw Rig
Mountains & hills Β· 0.9 km

Earlside
Mountains & hills Β· 1.5 km

Hitteril Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.8 km

Hitteril Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.8 km

Mosshope Fell
Mountains & hills Β· 2.3 km

Mosshope Fell
Mountains & hills Β· 2.3 km

Watchman's Brae
Mountains & hills Β· 2.4 km

Whiteside Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 2.6 km

Whiteside Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 2.6 km

Beld Knowe
Mountains & hills Β· 2.6 km
Nearby
π· 3Reservoirs & lochs Β· Scottish Lowlands
Daer Reservoir
Daer Reservoir β reservoir in South Lanarkshire, Scotland, UK, service entry 1956.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Type Knowes
Type Knowes β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 440 m.
Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Sweetshaw Rig
Sweetshaw Rig β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 393 m.
Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Earlside
Earlside β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 449 m.
Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Hitteril Hill
Hitteril Hill β a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Hitteril Hill
Hitteril Hill β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 491 m.
Where to eat & stay near High Knowes
Places to stay
Hostels Β· Scottish Lowlands
Rivox Bunkhouse
Rivox Bunkhouse β a hostel in scotland lowlands.
π· 7Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands
Buccleuch Arms Hotel
Buccleuch Arms Hotel β a hotel in scotland lowlands.
π· 5Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands
Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site
Moffat Camping & Caravanning Club site β a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands
DL Tait Rural
DL Tait Rural β a caravan park in scotland lowlands.
Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands
Informal campsite- no facilities
Informal campsite- no facilities β a campsite in scotland lowlands.
Places to eat & drink
π· 7Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills
Hopetoun Arms Hotel, Leadhills in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford
Post Horn Hotel, Crawford in Scotland Lowlands, United Kingdom.
More mountains in this region
π· 3
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Aros Bay
Aros Bay β bay on Islay, Argyll and Bute, Scotland, UK.
π· 3Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Beinn Bharrain
Beinn Bharrain β Named summit at 717 m.
π· 5Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands
Beinn Bheigeir
Beinn Bheigeir β Named summit at 491 m.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is High Knowes?
- High Knowes is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is High Knowes?
- High Knowes β mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 440 m.
- How do I get to High Knowes?
- Its coordinates are 55.3470Β°, -3.6116Β°.