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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Gyran

In or near Stromness.

Gyran β€” mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 77 m.

Short-eared owl on the prowl - geograph.org.uk - 2523985

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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

Gyran is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 77 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Gyran is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It offers rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging environment suitable for experienced hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and remote setting, making it a distinctive feature of the landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
59.0218, -3.3242
Postcode
KW16 3LW
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Short-eared owl on the prowl - geograph.org.uk - 2523985πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Gyran

Gyran β€” a hill or mountain in scotland islands.

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Standing stone beside a cottage - geograph.org.uk - 5397784πŸ“· 3

Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands

Strathborg community picnic area

Strathborg community picnic area β€” a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Standing stone beside a cottage - geograph.org.uk - 5397784πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Islands

Loch Of Clumly Broch

Loch Of Clumly Broch β€” a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Standing stone beside a cottage - geograph.org.uk - 5397784πŸ“· 5

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Islands

Loch Of Clumly Broch

Loch Of Clumly Broch β€” archaeological in scotland islands.

Up the lane towards Drydale - geograph.org.uk - 1108712

Archaeological sites Β· Scottish Islands

Burial ground and chapel

Burial ground and chapel β€” a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Burn of Cruland - geograph.org.uk - 5397752πŸ“· 5

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Cringla Fiold

Cringla Fiold β€” mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 149 m.

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Where to eat & stay near Gyran

Places to stay

Stromness - early morning on Victoria Street - geograph.org.uk - 6446439πŸ“· 7

Hotels Β· Scottish Islands

The Stromness Hotel

The Stromness Hotel β€” a hotel in scotland islands.

β†— stromnesshotel.com
The 8am rush hour in Stromness - geograph.org.uk - 7404068πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Browns Hostel

Browns Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Slipway at Stromness boat club - geograph.org.uk - 3488000πŸ“· 5

B&Bs Β· Scottish Islands

Stenigar

Stenigar β€” a bed-and-breakfast in scotland islands.

Evening at Stromness - geograph.org.uk - 8148085πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Point of Ness Campsite

Point of Ness Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

β†— orkney.gov.uk
Wheebin Standing Stone or Stane O'Quoybune by A967 Orkney - geograph.org.uk - 6742853πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Birsay Hostel & Campsite

Birsay Hostel & Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

Wheebin Standing Stone or Stane O'Quoybune by A967 Orkney - geograph.org.uk - 6742853πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Birsay Hostel & Campsite

Birsay Hostel & Campsite β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Places to eat & drink

Fence post and valve markers, Velzian - geograph.org.uk - 6868186πŸ“· 4

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Islands

Dounby

Dounby in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Acairseid Mhor

Acairseid Mhor β€” bay in Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Ainshval

Ainshval β€” Named summit at 781 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Am Basteir

Am Basteir β€” Named summit at 934 m.

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Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

An Cliseam

An Cliseam β€” Named summit at 799 m.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Gyran?
Gyran is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3LW).
What is Gyran?
Gyran β€” mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 77 m.
How do I get to Gyran?
Drivers can use postcode KW16 3LW.
How do I get to Gyran?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3LW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.