Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Gairy Hill
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Gairy 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. Gairy 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
Gairy Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The mountain offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor exploration, appealing to walkers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a varied landscape, with the potential for wildlife sightings and panoramic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7544, -2.9250
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612980 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gairy Hill?
- Gairy Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RW).
- What is Gairy Hill?
- Gairy Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Gairy Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RW.
- How do I get to Gairy Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.