Knockan

Mountain in Scotland · 372 m

372 m
Elevation
179 m
Prominence
5.5 km
Hike length one way
57.5038, -3.0847
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Knockan

5.5 km
one way
234 m
of ascent
2 h 45 min
round trip

The route starts at Drummuir — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

160 m5.5 km · 372 m

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Parking and starting point

1DrummuirRecommended
station / cable car · southeast of the peak
5.5 km on foot · ↑ 234 m · about 2 h 45 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Towiemore
station / cable car · east of the peak
about 6.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Parking area
parking · southwest of the peak
about 9.4 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 Knockan?

Knockan is 372 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 179 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Knockan?

From Drummuir it is about 5.5 km one way with 234 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 45 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Knockan?

The nearest starting point is Drummuir (southeast of the peak) — 5.5 km on foot · ↑ 234 m · about 2 h 45 min round trip. Alternative: Towiemore (east of the peak) (about 6.7 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 Knockan in Conquer?

Yes — Knockan 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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