United KingdomScotlandWigg Knowe

Wigg Knowe

Mountain in Scotland · 491 m

491 m
Elevation
33 m
Prominence
4.8 km
Hike length one way
55.3288, -2.6697
Coordinates (N, E)

The hike up Wigg Knowe

4.8 km
one way
323 m
of ascent
2 h 31 min
round trip

The route starts at Wauchope Car Park — recommended parking for the shortest hike to the top.

198 m4.8 km · 491 m

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Parking and starting point

1Wauchope Car ParkRecommended
parking · northeast of the peak
4.8 km on foot · ↑ 323 m · about 2 h 31 min round trip
Directions in Google Maps ↗
2Upper Cheviot
parking · southeast of the peak
about 6.0 km to the summit
Directions in Google Maps ↗
3Lower Cheviot
parking · east of the peak
about 6.5 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 Wigg Knowe?

Wigg Knowe is 491 m above sea level and lies in Scotland. Its prominence is 33 m — how far the summit rises above the surrounding terrain.

How long is the hike up Wigg Knowe?

From Wauchope Car Park it is about 4.8 km one way with 323 m of ascent. Expect around 2 h 31 min round trip at a normal hiking pace.

Where do you park for Wigg Knowe?

The nearest parking is Wauchope Car Park (northeast of the peak) — 4.8 km on foot · ↑ 323 m · about 2 h 31 min round trip. Alternative: Upper Cheviot (southeast of the peak) (about 6.0 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 Wigg Knowe in Conquer?

Yes — Wigg Knowe 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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