How to get to Knockmountain
Knockmountain is a large area of land situated between Langbank and Kilmacolm, so you can park and start from whichever end is closest to you. For Kilmacolm, the start point is the car park at Leperstone Avenue, to the south of Knockmountain. For Langbank, there's a layby (enough for around four cars) on Gallahill Road.
Knockmountain has one high point. The cairn—the highest point—is located near the Langbank side, to the north of Knockmountain, and is well worth a visit for the views.
Knockmountain is a fantastic place to walk and ideal for those with dogs. It's enormous, dog-friendly, and secure, with gates and fences. Once you become familiar with it, you'll learn all the many different routes it has to offer.
It's so big, and yet it's not really used—or maybe it's just because of how vast it is that it always seems empty. Even on weekends or hot, sunny days, you can often do a long walk and see no one. It's one of the best places in Renfrewshire for walking dogs.
You can park at either the Kilmacolm side or the Langbank side.
Get parking directions for:
- Kilmacolm Side
- Langbank Side
Short video filmed at Knockmountain
Photos of the Knockmountain walk
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Hi Helen, sorry for the late reply, I’ve added a “get directions” button to the post that should take you right to the carpark.
We visited Knockmountain today, had a lovely dog walk up to the top, views were amazing!
Oh cool, glad you liked it Mandy. It’s a lovely place and it’s huge. Loads of different trails takes quite a few walks to get familiar with them all but its a great place.
Perhaps Bailey will see you soon
Yup, anytime graham