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Forests & woodlands · Scottish Islands

Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve

In or near Baltasound.

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly👪 Family-friendly4.3 · 9 Google reviews

Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.

Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve, forests & woodlands in Scottish Islands

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Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–3 h
  • Free entry
  • Family-friendly
  • Dog-friendly

About

Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve is a named forest, woodland or nature reserve in the United Kingdom. Coordinates: 60.7674°, -0.8213°.

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From the Wikipedia article

Keen of Hamar is a nature reserve on Unst, in Shetland, Scotland, managed by Scottish Natural Heritage. The reserve is primarily of botanical interest, for example for populations of Cerastium nigrescens, a plant unique to Unst. Keen of Hamar was designated a special area of conservation on 17 March 2005. It is also a site of special scientific interest. The site is of outstanding interest for the interaction of plants with the thin, chromium metal-rich soil. Scottish Natural Heritage provides further information on its SSSI site management statement. The geological features at the site are a highlight of Geopark Shetland.

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Coordinates
60.7674, -0.8213
Postcode
ZE2 9TW
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Eyebright (Euphrasia officianalis agg.), Keen of Hamar - geograph.org.uk - 4153735📷 3

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Keen of Hamar SAC

Keen of Hamar SAC — Special Area of Conservation on Keen of Hamar, Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

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Early Purple Orchid (Orchis mascula), Keen of Hamar - geograph.org.uk - 7518990📷 5

Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands

Wick of Hagdale

Wick of Hagdale — a natural feature in scotland islands.

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Hagdale Horse Mill (Chromite Mill) - geograph.org.uk - 1790766📷 3

Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands

Horse Powered Mill

Horse Powered Mill — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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The summit of Keen of Hamar - geograph.org.uk - 5008621📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Keen of Hamar

Keen of Hamar — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.

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The summit of Keen of Hamar - geograph.org.uk - 5008621📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Keen of Hamar

Keen of Hamar — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 89 m.

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Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Wick of Hagdale

Wick of Hagdale — bay on Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.

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Where to eat & stay near Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve

Places to stay

Daffodils in June - Saxa Vord - geograph.org.uk - 4978325📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Saxa Vord resort

Saxa Vord resort — a hostel in scotland islands.

saxavord.com
Northern White-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus magnus), Uyeasound - geograph.org.uk - 4437543📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Gardiesfauld Hostel

Gardiesfauld Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.

Gardiesfauld Hostel, Uyeasound - geograph.org.uk - 4437487📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Islands

Gardiesfauld Campsite

Gardiesfauld Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.

Salmon boat returning to Uyeasound - geograph.org.uk - 7102927📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Gardiesfauld Caravan Park

Gardiesfauld Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.

Wick of Aith - geograph.org.uk - 5592470📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Aithbank Camping Böd

Aithbank Camping Böd — a hostel in scotland islands.

camping-bods.co.uk
The Windhouse - geograph.org.uk - 5591108📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Wind Lodge Bod

Wind Lodge Bod — a hostel in scotland islands.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve?
Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9TW).
What is Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve?
Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve?
Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9TW.
Is Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve free to visit?
Yes, Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve is free to enter.
How do I get to Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9TW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.