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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Knowes Hill

In or near Walkerburn.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Knowes Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 372 m.

Knowes Hill - geograph.org.uk - 7086909

Richard Webb β€” 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
Galashiels Β· 5.8 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Knowes Hill is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 372 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Knowes Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It features rugged terrain and offers views of the surrounding landscape. The area is suitable for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in hiking and nature.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6347, -2.8932
Postcode
TD1 1TR
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Galashiels β€” 5.8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near Knowes Hill

Places to stay

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Knowes Hill?
Knowes Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1TR).
What is Knowes Hill?
Knowes Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 372 m.
How do I get to Knowes Hill?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1TR.
How do I get to Knowes Hill?
The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1TR.