Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Knock Leaven
In or near Leadhills.
Knock Leaven — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Chris Wimbush — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Knock Leaven 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 Leaven is a mountain located in central Scotland. Known for its distinctive shape and elevation, it offers a range of walking trails for outdoor enthusiasts. The surrounding area features varied terrain and scenic views, making it a suitable destination for hikers and nature lovers. Access to the mountain is typically straightforward, providing opportunities for exploration and appreciation of the Scottish landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5155, -3.7296
- District
- South Lanarkshire
- Postcode
- ML12 6RU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12613111 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock Leaven?
- Knock Leaven is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode ML12 6RU).
- What is Knock Leaven?
- Knock Leaven — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Knock Leaven?
- Drivers can use postcode ML12 6RU.
- How do I get to Knock Leaven?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ML12 6RU. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.