Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Gallow Hill
Gallow 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. Gallow 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
Gallow Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and natural beauty, offering visitors a chance to explore the unique landscape of the region. The mountain provides opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and photography, appealing to those interested in Scotland's scenic vistas.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2428, -1.5399
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614784 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Gallow Hill?
- Gallow Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PJ).
- What is Gallow Hill?
- Gallow Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Gallow Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PJ.
- How do I get to Gallow Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.