Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Sand
In or near Scalloway.
Hill of Sand — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 100 m.
Julian Paren — 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 Sand is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 100 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 Sand is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its sandy slopes and distinctive landscape. Visitors can expect rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. The area offers opportunities for hiking and exploration amidst the natural beauty of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1282, -1.2193
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9GF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13382172704 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Sand?
- Hill of Sand is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9GF).
- What is Hill of Sand?
- Hill of Sand — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 100 m.
- How do I get to Hill of Sand?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9GF.
- How do I get to Hill of Sand?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9GF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.