Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Knitchen Hill
Knitchen Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 227 m.
Trevor Littlewood — 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
Knitchen Hill is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 227 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Knitchen Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, attracting walkers and climbers. The area features varied terrain and scenic views, making it a notable spot for outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a challenging yet rewarding experience in a remote and natural setting.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1423, -3.0000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n1329655147 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
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Blotchnie Fiold
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Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Hostels · 1.2 km
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Campsites · 1.2 km
Taversoe Tuick, chambered cairn and nearby remains
Hill forts · 1.2 km
Taversoe Tuick
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Trumland Nature Reserve Walk start (3.3 km return) follow white topped waymarkers - OIC Orkney Walks
Wildlife reserves · 1.3 km
Cubbie Roo's Burden = chambered cairn (Neolithic)
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.3 km
Trumland RSPB reserve
Wildlife reserves · 1.3 km
Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks
Natural landmarks · 1.5 km
Rousay Heritage Centre
Museums · 1.5 km
Blackhammer Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.9 km
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 3Hill forts · Scottish Islands
Taversoe Tuick, chambered cairn and nearby remains
Taversoe Tuick, chambered cairn and nearby remains — archaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Taversoe Tuick
Taversoe Tuick — an archaeological site in Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Knitchen Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knitchen Hill?
- Knitchen Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PU).
- What is Knitchen Hill?
- Knitchen Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 227 m.
- How do I get to Knitchen Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PU.
- How do I get to Knitchen Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.