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Pathway to Cockleroi
Highest point
Elevation	278 m (912 ft)
Prominence	59
Geography
Cockleroi Location in West Lothian

Cockleroi, also known as Cockleroy, is a well-known hill in Scotland. It's a special landmark for the town of Linlithgow. At the very top of Cockleroi, you can still see parts of an old fort. This fort was built a long, long time ago, during the Iron Age.

What's in a Name? The Meaning of Cockleroi

The name 'Cockleroi' is a bit of a mystery! People have different ideas about where it came from.

One popular idea is that it comes from an old Gaelic phrase, *cochull-ruadh. This means 'red cap,' 'hood,' or 'mantle.' Imagine the hill looking like a red cap from a distance!

Other ideas from Gaelic include 'red gate' or 'red home.' Some also think the name might come from an even older language called Brittonic. This idea suggests it could mean 'red rock' or 'red cliff.' No matter the exact origin, the name 'Cockleroi' has a long and interesting history.

Images for kids

Rigs on Cockleroi
Summit of Cockleroy

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