Scotland
West Knock
690M
2263FT
About West Knock
Rising above the southern banks of the River Dee, this rounded Mounth summit offers a quiet alternative to the crowded nearby Munros. The terrain is defined by vast tracts of heather and peat, providing an expansive sense of isolation and clear, uninterrupted views across to the jagged profile of Lochnagar.
Key Statistics
Rank
118th Highest in Region
Parent Range
Lochaber
Prominence
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96.3m
Nearest Town
Angus
Geology
You are walking on the Glen Effock Schist, composed of ancient mud and sand. These compressed layers often glint with tiny, shiny mineral flakes.
Nearby Fells
Find It
OS Grid Reference
NO474756
Latitude
56.8688°N
Longitude
2.8644°W
Did You Know?
- •The name is derived from the Gaelic 'cnoc', meaning a rounded hill or knoll, a descriptor that perfectly matches this broad, heather-clad dome situated on the fringes of the Royal Deeside estates.
- •The summit provides an excellent vantage point for viewing the 'Black Toun' of Lochnagar to the west and the distinctive cone of Mount Keen, Scotland's most easterly Munro, to the east.
- •Hillwalkers often combine an ascent of West Knock with the neighbouring 683-metre Black Hill, navigating the high, rolling plateau that separates the two Tumps.
- •While the name suggests a minor feature, the relentless heather on the final approach ensures that any 'knock' you receive is strictly to your walking pace.