Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Shurton
In or near Lerwick.
Hill of Shurton — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
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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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Hill of Shurton 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
Hill of Shurton is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape that offers opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and exploration. The area is known for its natural beauty and unique geological features.
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- Coordinates
- 60.1446, -1.2061
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9TX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609992 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Shurton?
- Hill of Shurton is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9TX).
- What is Hill of Shurton?
- Hill of Shurton — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Hill of Shurton?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9TX.
- How do I get to Hill of Shurton?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9TX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.