Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Yardstone Knowe
In or near Walkerburn.
Yardstone Knowe — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Iain Lees — 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 · 4.7 km
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Yardstone Knowe is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Yardstone Knowe is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, typical of the region. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that offer scenic views and opportunities for outdoor activities. The area is suitable for both casual walkers and more experienced hikers.
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- Coordinates
- 55.6700, -2.9317
- District
- Scottish Borders
- Postcode
- TD1 1TP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
- Nearest railway station
- Stow — 4.7 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-12611489 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yardstone Knowe?
- Yardstone Knowe is in central Scotland, United Kingdom (postcode TD1 1TP).
- What is Yardstone Knowe?
- Yardstone Knowe — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- 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.