Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Meikle Knypes
In or near Wanlockhead.
Meikle Knypes — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 477 m.
Alan O'Dowd — 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
- Kirkconnel · 5.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Meikle Knypes is a mountain located in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 477 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Meikle Knypes is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It features a rugged landscape typical of the region, offering various walking routes for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and provides opportunities for exploring the surrounding countryside. Visitors can expect a relatively remote setting, ideal for hiking and enjoying the tranquil environment.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4322, -3.9550
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG4 6HE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
- Nearest railway station
- Kirkconnel — 5.7 km
Sources
- osm: n3614796477 (ODbL)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Meikle Knypes?
- Meikle Knypes is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG4 6HE).
- What is Meikle Knypes?
- Meikle Knypes — mountain in scotland lowlands. Elevation: 477 m.
- How do I get to Meikle Knypes?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode DG4 6HE.
- How do I get to Meikle Knypes?
- The nearest railway station is Kirkconnel, about 5.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DG4 6HE.