Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Layer Knowe
Layer Knowe — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 596 m.

Jim Barton — 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)
About
Layer Knowe is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 596 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Layer Knowe is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the rugged landscape characteristic of the region. Visitors can expect a typical highland environment with opportunities for walking and enjoying the natural scenery. The area is suitable for outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in hiking and exploring the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5319, -3.2222
Sources
- osm: n3610808630 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Layer Knowe?
- Layer Knowe is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Layer Knowe?
- Layer Knowe — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 596 m.
- How do I get to Layer Knowe?
- Its coordinates are 55.5319°, -3.2222°.