Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Gaitnip Hill
In or near Finstown.
Gaitnip Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m.
Chris Minto — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Dog-friendly
About
Gaitnip Hill is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Gaitnip Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a landscape that offers opportunities for hiking and exploration, set against the backdrop of the islands' natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9416, -2.9624
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13384287551 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gaitnip Hill?
- Gaitnip Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1ST).
- What is Gaitnip Hill?
- Gaitnip Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m.
- How do I get to Gaitnip Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1ST.
- How do I get to Gaitnip Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1ST. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.