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Knap of Trowieglen

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Knap of Trowieglen rises to 399 m (1,309 ft) in Orkney Islands. It is listed among the 1,546 Marilyns — British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of nine hills the Albion Guide maps in Orkney Islands. Ward Hill (Orkney Islands) and Cuilags are among the hills within 5.7 km.

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