Local favourite viewpoint · Midlothian, Scotland

Castleknowe

Castleknowe is a viewpoint in Midlothian, Scotland.

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Castleknowe: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Castleknowe

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Castleknowe — distance from nearby cities

Coordinates: 55.86461, -3.23131. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

Places to visit near Castleknowe

Glencorse Reservoir · lake · Midlothian · ~2 km · Must-see
Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
Oldwoodhouselee Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~5 km · Must-see
Roslin Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~6 km · Must-see
Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~6 km · Must-see
Penicuik House · fort · Midlothian · ~6 km · Must-see
Colinton Parish Church · church · City of Edinburgh · ~6 km · Must-see
Hawthornden Castle · fort · Northumberland · ~7 km · Must-see
Craiglockhart Castle · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~8 km · Must-see
Easter Craiglockhart Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~8 km · Must-see
Bavelaw Castle · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~8 km · Must-see
Brunston Castle · fort · Midlothian · ~8 km · Must-see
Blackford Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~9 km · Must-see
Reid Memorial Church · church · City of Edinburgh · ~9 km · Must-see
Merchiston Tower · fort · City of Edinburgh · ~10 km · Must-see
Saughton Park · park · City of Edinburgh · ~10 km · Must-see
Mayfield Salisbury Parish Church · church · City of Edinburgh · ~10 km · Must-see
Bruntsfield Links · park · City of Edinburgh · ~11 km · Must-see

See everything within a day’s drive of Castleknowe

Other hill stations & viewpoints near Castleknowe

Carnethy Hill · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~4 km · Must-see
Scald Law · viewpoint · Midlothian · ~6 km · Must-see
Easter Craiglockhart Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~8 km · Must-see
Blackford Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~9 km · Must-see
Corstorphine Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~12 km · Must-see
East Cairn Hill · viewpoint · City of Edinburgh · ~14 km · Must-see
Cauldstane Slap · viewpoint · Scottish Borders · ~16 km · Must-see
West Cairn Hill · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~17 km · Must-see
Dechmont Law · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~25 km · Must-see
Cockleroy · viewpoint · West Lothian · ~33 km · Must-see

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Frequently asked

How is the weather and view today?

No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Castleknowe yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What is the best time to visit Castleknowe?

October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

What are the places to visit near Castleknowe?

Nearby: Glencorse Reservoir (lake, 2 km), Carnethy Hill (viewpoint, 4 km), Oldwoodhouselee Castle (fort, 5 km), Roslin Castle (fort, 6 km), Scald Law (viewpoint, 6 km), Penicuik House (fort, 6 km).