Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Keen of Hamar
In or near Baltasound.
Keen of Hamar — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
David Purchase — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Keen of Hamar 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
Keen of Hamar is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its distinctive geological features and rugged terrain. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape ideal for hiking and exploration, with views of the surrounding islands. The area is popular among outdoor enthusiasts seeking remote and dramatic scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 60.7655, -0.8144
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612950 (CC BY 4.0)
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Keen of Hamar SAC
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Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve
Keen of Hamar Nature Reserve is a forest or woodland in the United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Keen of Hamar?
- Keen of Hamar is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9TW).
- What is Keen of Hamar?
- Keen of Hamar — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Keen of Hamar?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9TW.
- How do I get to Keen of Hamar?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9TW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.