Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Hill of Swinister
In or near Brae.
Hill of Swinister — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 139 m.

Gordon Hatton — 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 Swinister is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 139 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 Swinister is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, offering a challenging landscape for outdoor enthusiasts. The area is primarily characterised by its remote setting, providing opportunities for hiking and exploration. The Hill of Swinister serves as a prominent feature in the local geography, attracting those interested in Scotland's diverse mountainous regions.
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- Coordinates
- 60.4355, -1.2032
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9TE
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13382172702 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hill of Swinister?
- Hill of Swinister is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9TE).
- What is Hill of Swinister?
- Hill of Swinister — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 139 m.
- How do I get to Hill of Swinister?
- The nearest town is Brae. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9TE.
- How do I get to Hill of Swinister?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9TE. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.