Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Knock of Formal
In or near Alyth.
Knock of Formal — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.

Russel Wills — 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 of Formal is a named hill or mountain in scotland highlands, 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 of Formal is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, amidst stunning landscapes. The mountain offers an opportunity to experience the unique flora and fauna of the Highlands.
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- Coordinates
- 56.6775, -3.2158
- District
- Angus
- Postcode
- PH11 8QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Angus and Perthshire Glens
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610591 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knock of Formal?
- Knock of Formal is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode PH11 8QG).
- What is Knock of Formal?
- Knock of Formal — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Knock of Formal?
- Drivers can use postcode PH11 8QG.
- How do I get to Knock of Formal?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode PH11 8QG. It sits within the Angus and Perthshire Glens parliamentary constituency.