Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Malcolm's Head
Malcolm's Head — 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. Malcolm's Head 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
Malcolm's Head is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its rugged terrain and dramatic coastal views. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape ideal for experienced hikers and those seeking remote natural beauty. The area offers a chance to observe local wildlife and enjoy the surrounding seascape.
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- Coordinates
- 59.5218, -1.6571
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12610254 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Malcolm's Head?
- Malcolm's Head is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JU).
- What is Malcolm's Head?
- Malcolm's Head — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Malcolm's Head?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JU.
- How do I get to Malcolm's Head?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.