Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Knockan
In or near Craigellachie.
Knockan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Drummuir · 3.5 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Knockan 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
Knockan is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is notable for its geological significance, featuring distinctive rock formations that illustrate the region's ancient tectonic activity. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and stunning views typical of the Highlands, making it a suitable destination for outdoor enthusiasts and those interested in natural history. The surrounding area offers various walking trails for exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 57.5038, -3.0847
- District
- Moray
- Postcode
- AB38 9RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey
- Nearest railway station
- Drummuir — 3.5 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607931 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockan?
- Knockan is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB38 9RN).
- What is Knockan?
- Knockan — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Knockan?
- The nearest railway station is Drummuir, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB38 9RN.
- How do I get to Knockan?
- The nearest railway station is Drummuir, about 3.5 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB38 9RN.