Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Griesta
In or near Scalloway.
Hill of Griesta — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 118 m.
Mike Pennington — 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
Hill of Griesta is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 118 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Hill of Griesta is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views. The area is typical of the region's natural beauty, attracting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a remote landscape with opportunities for exploration and photography.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1851, -1.2671
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9XJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13382153986 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Griesta?
- Hill of Griesta is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9XJ).
- What is Hill of Griesta?
- Hill of Griesta — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 118 m.
- How do I get to Hill of Griesta?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9XJ.
- How do I get to Hill of Griesta?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9XJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.