Scotland
Knock Hill
364M
1194FT
About Knock Hill
Rising sharply behind Largs, this prominent Hump is a familiar landmark for those sailing the Firth of Clyde. Its volcanic character is evident in its steep, conical profile. The short but stiff ascent is rewarded with expansive views across the Cumbrae Isles, Bute, and the jagged skyline of the Arran hills.
Key Statistics
Rank
117th Highest in Region
Parent Range
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Prominence
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112
Nearest Town
Steelend
Geology
Knock Hill is formed from layers of ancient sediment and volcanic ash. You are walking over the remains of an old volcanic vent.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NT053937
Latitude
56.1272°N
Longitude
3.5242°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic cnoc, meaning a small, rounded hill—a fittingly literal description for this distinctive, symmetrical mound.
- •The summit offers a spectacular vantage point over the Firth of Clyde; looking west, the peaks of Goatfell on Arran dominate the horizon behind the Great and Little Cumbrae.
- •The hill is historically significant to the local area as a navigational marker for mariners, serving as a backdrop to the site of the Battle of Largs in 1263.
- •Despite its modest elevation, the climb often feels more substantial than its 364 metres suggest, primarily because most walkers begin their ascent from near sea level in the town below.