Kirklea

Mountain in Scotland · 468 m

468 m
Elevation
107 m
Prominence
7.7 km
Hike length one way
55.4443, -3.9431
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Kirklea

7.7 km
one way
379 m
of ascent
4 h 8 min
round trip

The route starts at the nearest registered starting point — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

219 m7.7 km · 468 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · southwest of the peak
7.7 km on foot · ↑ 379 m · about 4 h 8 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Kirkconnel
station / cable car · southwest of the peak
about 11.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 11.2 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗

Check signage and any parking fees on site.

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Frequently asked questions

How high is Kirklea?

Kirklea is 468 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 107 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Kirklea?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 7.7 km one way with 379 m of ascent. Expect around 4 h 8 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Kirklea?

The nearest parking is the parking area southwest of the peak — 7.7 km on foot · ↑ 379 m · about 4 h 8 min round trip. Alternative: Kirkconnel (southwest of the peak) (about 11.1 km to the summit). In the Conquer app you get driving directions to the trailhead and a hiking route to the summit.

Can I log Kirklea in Conquer?

Yes — Kirklea is one of 17,154 peaks in United Kingdom in Conquer. On the summit, open the app and tap to log the conquest — GPS verifies you're really there. No one has logged this peak yet — you could be the first.

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