Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
The Knock
In or near Eskdalemuir.
The Knock — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Knock is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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
The Knock is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is known for its distinctive profile and offers various walking trails for visitors. The surrounding area features rich biodiversity typical of the region. The Knock provides a scenic setting for outdoor activities and exploration.
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- Coordinates
- 55.2114, -3.2210
- District
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Postcode
- DG13 0PQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615175 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Knock?
- The Knock is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DG13 0PQ).
- What is The Knock?
- The Knock — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Knock?
- Drivers can use postcode DG13 0PQ.
- How do I get to The Knock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode DG13 0PQ. It sits within the Dumfriesshire, Clydesdale and Tweeddale parliamentary constituency.