Cockleroi

#1244 among destinations in the United Kingdom

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Cockleroi or Cockleroy is a prominent hill in Scotland. It is Linlithgow's local hill. On its top there are some remains of an Iron Age's hill fort. ()

Elevation: 912 ftCoordinates: 55°57'6"N, 3°37'12"W

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Cockleroi – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow Canal Centre, St Michael's Parish Church, Cairnpapple Hill.

2 miN
Ruins of Mary Queen of Scots' birthplace
Linlithgow Palace, Linlithgow
52 min walk • Linlithgow Palace, nestled in the heart of the charming town of Linlithgow in Scotland, is a magnificent ruin that whispers tales of Scotland's storied past. This once regal residence, now a celebrated tourist attraction, offers visitors a chance to step back into the...
1.8 miNE
Specialty museum, Town, Museum
Linlithgow Canal Centre, Linlithgow
47 min walk • The Linlithgow Union Canal Society is a waterway society and a Scottish registered charity based at Linlithgow Canal Centre on the Union Canal at Linlithgow, West Lothian, Scotland.
1.9 miN
Church, Ruins, Sacred and religious sites
St Michael's Parish Church, Linlithgow
49 min walk • St. Michael's Parish Church is one of the largest burgh churches in the Church of Scotland. It is one of two parishes serving the West Lothian county town of Linlithgow, the other being St. Ninian's Craigmailen.
1.6 miS
Historical place, Field, View point
Cairnpapple Hill, Bathgate
42 min walk • Cairnpapple Hill is a hill with a dominating position in central lowland Scotland with views from coast to coast. It was used and re-used as a major ritual site over about 4000 years, and in its day would have been comparable to better known sites like the Standing Stones of Stenness.
2.1 miNE
Church
St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow
54 min walk • St Michael's Roman Catholic Church, Linlithgow is situated in the historic town of Linlithgow. The present church is situated at the East end of the town near the Low Port.
1.7 miNW
Aqueduct
Avon Aqueduct
43 min walk • The Avon Aqueduct is a navigable aqueduct that carries the Union Canal over the River Avon, near Linlithgow, Scotland.
3.5 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Regal Community Theatre, Bathgate
91 min walk • The Regal Community Theatre is a Scottish cinema and venue situated in Bathgate, West Lothian. The building became a listed building in 1999 and was upgraded to Category B in 2008, the decisive factor being the plasterwork by John Alexander.
1.5 miNW
Park
Muiravonside Country Park
40 min walk • Muiravonside Country Park is 170 acres of woodland and parkland open to the public all year round with marked trails, picnic sites and a play area.
0.9 miE
Park
Beecraigs
23 min walk • Beecraigs is a country park in West Lothian, approximately 2 miles south of the town of Linlithgow and 3 miles north-east of Bathgate and is a 4 star Visitor Attraction.
2.7 miNW
Forts and castles
Almond Castle, Falkirk
70 min walk • Almond Castle is a ruined L-plan castle dating from the 15th century. It is located 3 miles west of Linlithgow, and north of the Union Canal, in Falkirk, Scotland. It was known as Haining Castle until the 17th century. The structure is unsound and is protected as a scheduled monument.
1.7 miSW
Historical place, Church, Romanesque architecture
Torphichen Preceptory, Bathgate
44 min walk • Torphichen Preceptory is a church in the village of Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. It comprises the remains of the preceptory of the Knights Hospitaller of the Order of St John of Jerusalem in Scotland.