United KingdomScotlandPlea Shank

Plea Shank

Mountain in Scotland · 334 m

334 m
Elevation
40 m
Prominence
7.9 km
Hike length one way
55.4384, -2.3938
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Plea Shank

7.9 km
one way
284 m
of ascent
3 h 56 min
round trip

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

147 m7.9 km · 334 m

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Parking and starting point

1Oxnam KirkRecommended
parking · northwest of the peak
7.9 km on foot · ↑ 284 m · about 3 h 56 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Parking area
parking · west of the peak
about 8.7 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Chew Green
parking · southeast of the peak
about 10.4 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 Plea Shank?

Plea Shank is 334 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 40 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Plea Shank?

From Oxnam Kirk it is about 7.9 km one way with 284 m of ascent. Expect around 3 h 56 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Plea Shank?

The nearest parking is Oxnam Kirk (northwest of the peak) — 7.9 km on foot · ↑ 284 m · about 3 h 56 min round trip. Alternative: the parking area west of the peak (about 8.7 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 Plea Shank in Conquer?

Yes — Plea Shank 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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