Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
The Knipe
The Knipe — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Chris Wimbush — 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
- New Cumnock · 5.5 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
The Knipe is a named summit in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Listed in the Wikidata register of UK peaks; see the Wikipedia article for further details on the mountain's location, geology and walking routes.
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Place summary
The Knipe is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its distinctive topography and offers views characteristic of the region's landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 55.3650, -4.1250
- Nearest railway station
- New Cumnock — 5.5 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q24640148 (CC0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Knipe?
- The Knipe is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is The Knipe?
- The Knipe — a mountain in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to The Knipe?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 5.5 km away. Its coordinates are 55.3650°, -4.1250°.
- Is The Knipe free to visit?
- Yes, The Knipe is free to enter.
- How do I get to The Knipe?
- The nearest railway station is New Cumnock, about 5.5 km away.