Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Knockwhirn
Knockwhirn — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Colin Kinnear — 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. Knockwhirn is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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
Knockwhirn is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a prominent summit that offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for outdoor activities such as hiking and photography, attracting visitors interested in the natural beauty of the region. The mountain's terrain provides a range of experiences for those seeking to explore the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2347, -4.2026
Sources
- manual: geonames-12616629 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knockwhirn?
- Knockwhirn is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Knockwhirn?
- Knockwhirn — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Knockwhirn?
- Its coordinates are 55.2347°, -4.2026°.