Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Green Knowe
In or near Symbister.
Green Knowe — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 121 m.

Mat Tuck — 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
Green Knowe is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 121 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Green Knowe is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its distinctive topography and natural beauty. Visitors can expect a rugged landscape, typical of the region, offering opportunities for walking and exploration. The area is characterised by its remote setting and scenic views, attracting those interested in outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 60.3099, -1.1352
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13382153950 (ODbL)
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St Ola's Kirk Including Memorial Enclosure, Brettabister
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Housabister Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km

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Brettabister
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East Hill of Grunnafirth
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Billister
Piers · 1.5 km

Bullin Knowe
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Loch of Kirkabister,settlement 430m NE of NE corner of
Vineyards · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Green Knowe?
- Green Knowe is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PR).
- What is Green Knowe?
- Green Knowe — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 121 m.
- How do I get to Green Knowe?
- The nearest town is Symbister. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PR.
- How do I get to Green Knowe?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.