Mountains & hills · Scottish Highlands
Knockinglews
In or near Daviot.
Knockinglews — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
Bill Harrison — 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
- Inverurie · 4.2 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Knockinglews 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
Knockinglews is a mountain located in the Scottish Highlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic vistas typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing, attracting those interested in exploring the natural landscape. Visitors can expect a remote setting with a variety of routes suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 57.2862, -2.4437
- District
- Aberdeenshire
- Postcode
- AB51 5JL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gordon and Buchan
- Nearest railway station
- Inverurie — 4.2 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609989 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockinglews?
- Knockinglews is in the Scottish Highlands, United Kingdom (postcode AB51 5JL).
- What is Knockinglews?
- Knockinglews — a hill or mountain in scotland highlands.
- How do I get to Knockinglews?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode AB51 5JL.
- How do I get to Knockinglews?
- The nearest railway station is Inverurie, about 4.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode AB51 5JL.