Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Knowes Hill
In or near Walkerburn.
Knowes Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Richard Webb — 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 · 5.9 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Knowes Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Knowes Hill is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a range of walking trails suitable for various skill levels, providing views of the surrounding landscape. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and is frequented by hikers and outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6351, -2.8953
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 1TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Galashiels — 5.9 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609632 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Knowes Hill?
- Knowes Hill is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1TR).
- What is Knowes Hill?
- Knowes Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Knowes Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1TR.
- How do I get to Knowes Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Galashiels, about 5.9 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1TR.