Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Faan Hill
Faan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Faan Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Faan Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, attracting hikers and nature enthusiasts. The mountain offers various trails suitable for different skill levels, providing opportunities to explore the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 60.5040, -1.3743
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9RT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608335 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Faan Hill?
- Faan Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9RT).
- What is Faan Hill?
- Faan Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Faan Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9RT.
- How do I get to Faan Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9RT. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.