Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Gaitnip Hill
In or near Finstown.
Gaitnip Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Gaitnip 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
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 challenging landscape suitable for experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a chance to explore the natural beauty and unique ecology of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9415, -2.9624
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1ST
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2648930 (CC BY 4.0)
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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 — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- 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.