Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Knock Hill
In or near Balmullo.
Knock Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Jackie Proven — 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)
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee · 4.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Knock Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Knock Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. This area is popular for outdoor activities such as hiking and walking, attracting those interested in exploring Scotland's natural scenery. The mountain's elevation provides a challenging ascent for walkers and climbers alike.
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- Coordinates
- 56.4178, -2.9346
- District
- Fife
- Postcode
- DD6 8RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- North East Fife
- Nearest railway station
- Dundee — 4.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614970 (CC BY 4.0)
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Piers · 2.0 km
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Manor houses · 2.1 km
St Fillan's or Forgan Church
Historic churches · 2.2 km
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Knock Hill
Knock Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 90 m.
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Forgan Parish Church
Forgan Parish Church — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
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Danes' Camp, Links Wood
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St Fort Hill
St Fort Hill — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 123 m.
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St Fort Hill
St Fort Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Central Scotland
Blyth Memorial Chapel
Blyth Memorial Chapel — a memorial in scotland-central, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Knock Hill
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Central Scotland
The Beeches
The Beeches — a campsite in scotland central.
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Larick Campsite
Larick Campsite — a campsite in scotland central.
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📷 7Hotels · Central Scotland
Four Points Flex by Sheraton
Four Points Flex by Sheraton — a hotel in scotland central. Brand: Four Points by Sheraton.
📷 5Caravan parks · Central Scotland
Tayport Links Caravan Park
Tayport Links Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland central.
📷 5Hostels · Central Scotland
Dundee Backpackers Hostel
Dundee Backpackers Hostel — a hostel in scotland central.
Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee
Public House, 15 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee
The Stance and Drum Public House, 16 Dock Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · Central Scotland
The Pillars Bar, 9, 11 Crichton Street, Dundee
The Pillars Bar, 9, 11 Crichton Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee
Calcutta Buildings, 16, 18 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · Central Scotland
51 Commercial Street, Dundee
51 Commercial Street, Dundee in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock Hill?
- Knock Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode DD6 8RD).
- What is Knock Hill?
- Knock Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Knock Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode DD6 8RD.
- How do I get to Knock Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Dundee, about 4.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DD6 8RD.