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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Yardstone Knowe

In or near Walkerburn.

🐾 Dog-friendly

Yardstone Knowe β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 513 m.

Lovely Mass of Bog Cotton on Horse Bog - geograph.org.uk - 8053056

Iain Lees β€” 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
Stow Β· 4.7 km
  • Dog-friendly

About

Yardstone Knowe is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 513 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Yardstone Knowe is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the region's varied landscape, offering typical highland scenery. Visitors can expect a setting conducive to walking and exploring the natural environment. The area is characterised by its rugged terrain and panoramic views, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
55.6700, -2.9314
Postcode
TD1 1TP
Parliamentary constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Nearest railway station
Stow β€” 4.7 km

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

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Yardstone Knowe

Yardstone Knowe β€” a hill or mountain in scotland central.

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Dunlee Hill

Dunlee Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 505 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Ferniehirst Hill

Ferniehirst Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 501 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Great Law

Great Law β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 509 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Lowlands

Scroof Hill

Scroof Hill β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 497 m.

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Maiden Law

Maiden Law β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 502 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Yardstone Knowe

Places to stay

Cavorting Cow - geograph.org.uk - 1706498πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site

Kilnknowe Park Caravan Site β€” a caravan park in scotland central.

Cyclepath east of Innerleithen - geograph.org.uk - 7002494πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Lowlands

Tweedside Caravan Park

Tweedside Caravan Park β€” a campsite in scotland central.

Kingsknowe Hotel, Galashiels 1988 - geograph.org.uk - 4275442πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Kingsknowes Hotel

Kingsknowes Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Macdonald Cardrona Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 4210648πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Cardrona Hotel

Cardrona Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Close up, Victorian postbox on West High Street, Lauder - geograph.org.uk - 5402088πŸ“· 5

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Lauderdale Hotel

Lauderdale Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Black Bull Hotel, Lauder - geograph.org.uk - 6363493πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Lowlands

Black Bull Hotel

Black Bull Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland central.

Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords

Clovenfords Hotel, Clovenfords in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

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The 2025 Selkirk Standard Bearer, Darren Knox rides into Selkirk Market Square on his big day - geograph.org.uk - 8071243πŸ“· 6

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk

Town Arms Inn, 1 Market Place, Selkirk in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Shopkeepers of Peebles (2) - geograph.org.uk - 8304274πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles

The Keg Lounge Bar, 11 High Street, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Whinstone wall, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 7955804πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles

Red Lion House, 36 Biggiesknowe, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Tower, Old Parish Church, Peebles - geograph.org.uk - 8087575πŸ“· 5

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Lowlands

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles

The Bridge Inn, West Port, Peebles in Scotland Central, United Kingdom.

Remembrance floral display, Eddleston - geograph.org.uk - 7348848πŸ“· 7

Restaurants Β· Scottish Lowlands

Horse Shoe Inn

Horse Shoe Inn β€” a restaurant in scotland central.

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Beinn Bharrain β€” Named summit at 717 m.

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Beinn Bheigeir β€” Named summit at 491 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yardstone Knowe?
Yardstone Knowe is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1TP).
What is Yardstone Knowe?
Yardstone Knowe β€” mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 513 m.
How do I get to Yardstone Knowe?
The nearest railway station is Stow, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode TD1 1TP.
How do I get to Yardstone Knowe?
The nearest railway station is Stow, about 4.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TD1 1TP.