Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Nettle Geo
Nettle Geo — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Adrian Steen — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Nettle Geo is a named natural feature 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
Nettle Geo is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its striking geological formations and coastal scenery. The area offers opportunities for exploration and observation of the local marine environment, making it a notable feature of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0667, -2.8000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2EB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2641761 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Nettle Geo?
- Nettle Geo is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2EB).
- What is Nettle Geo?
- Nettle Geo — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Nettle Geo?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2EB.
- How do I get to Nettle Geo?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2EB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.