Knockton

Mountain in Scotland · 489 m

489 m
Elevation
42 m
Prominence
6.9 km
Hike length one way
56.7100, -3.3153
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Knockton

6.9 km
one way
358 m
of ascent
3 h 39 min
round trip

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

248 m6.9 km · 489 m

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Parking and starting point

1Parking areaRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
6.9 km on foot · ↑ 358 m · about 3 h 39 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Freuchie Parking
parking · northeast of the peak
about 8.1 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Reekie Linn
parking · southeast of the peak
about 10.3 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 Knockton?

Knockton is 489 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 42 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Knockton?

From the nearest registered starting point it is about 6.9 km one way with 358 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 39 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Knockton?

The nearest parking is the parking area northeast of the peak — 6.9 km on foot · ↑ 358 m · about 3 h 39 min round trip. Alternative: Freuchie Parking (northeast of the peak) (about 8.1 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 Knockton in Conquer?

Yes — Knockton 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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