Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Knachly
In or near Cortachy.
Knachly — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 488 m.

James Allan — 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
Knachly is a mountain located in scotland highlands. Elevation: 488 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Place summary
Knachly is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. Known for its rugged terrain and stunning vistas, it offers a range of outdoor activities for hikers and climbers. The area is characterised by its dramatic landscapes and natural beauty, typical of the Highland region. Visitors can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience in this remote part of Scotland.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 56.7886, -3.0888
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- DD8 4RS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- osm: n2436818325 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Knachly
Mountains & hills · 0.0 km

Hill of Spott
Mountains & hills · 0.8 km

Inchmill
Villages · 0.9 km

Prosen Hostel
Hostels · 1.3 km

Balnaboth Craig
Mountains & hills · 1.3 km

Pitcarity Bridge
Historic bridges · 1.4 km

Glenprosen Church
Historic churches · 1.4 km

Hill of Balbae
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km

Balnaboth Craig
Mountains & hills · 1.4 km

Balnaboth Chapel
Historic houses · 1.6 km

Balnaboth Chapel
Archaeological sites · 1.6 km

Cairn Leith
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Nearby
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Hill of Spott
Hill of Spott — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 450 m.
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Prosen Hostel
Prosen Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Balnaboth Craig
Balnaboth Craig — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 460 m.
Historic bridges · Scottish Highlands
Pitcarity Bridge
Pitcarity Bridge — category B listed building-listed bridge in scotland-highlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Knachly
Places to stay
Hostels · Scottish Highlands
Prosen Hostel
Prosen Hostel — a hostel in scotland highlands.
Caravan parks · Scottish Highlands
Nethercraig Holiday Park
Nethercraig Holiday 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.
Hotels · Scottish Highlands
House of Mark
House of Mark — a hotel in scotland highlands.
Campsites · Scottish Highlands
Glenshee Glamping
Glenshee Glamping — a campsite in scotland highlands.
Places to eat & drink
Historic pubs · Scottish Highlands
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar
23 Osnaburg Street, Forfar in Scotland Highlands, United Kingdom.
More mountains in this region
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag
A' Bhuidheanach Bheag — Named summit at 936 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Chailleach
A' Chailleach — Named summit at 997 m.
📷 3Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
A' Chailleach
A' Chailleach — Named summit at 930 m.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knachly?
- Knachly is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode DD8 4RS).
- What is Knachly?
- Knachly — mountain in scotland highlands. Elevation: 488 m.
- How do I get to Knachly?
- The nearest town is Cortachy. Drivers can use postcode DD8 4RS.
- How do I get to Knachly?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DD8 4RS. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.