Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Glower
Glower — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Jo and Steve Turner — 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. Glower 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
Glower is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities, appealing to those interested in exploring the natural beauty of the region. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, typical of the Scottish Islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1130, -3.3097
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610867 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Glower
Places to stay
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Birsay Hostel & Campsite
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glower?
- Glower is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AQ).
- What is Glower?
- Glower — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Glower?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AQ.
- How do I get to Glower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AQ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.