Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Ronas Hill
Ronas Hill — 450m high mountain in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ronas Hill is a named natural landmark in the United Kingdom. Owned by Alexander Stockton Cussons. Wikidata describes it as: "450m high mountain in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 60.5339°, -1.4459°.
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Official information
Ronas Hill is a designated Special Protection Area and Site of Special Scientific Interest located in the North Mainland of Shetland, Scotland. The site features active blanket bogs, acidic lochans, and pools, providing habitat for various wildlife, including common seals and otters.
From the Wikipedia article
Ronas Hill (or Rönies Hill) is a hill in Shetland, Scotland. It is classed as a Marilyn, and is the highest point in the Shetland Islands at an elevation of 450 m (1,480 ft). A Neolithic chambered cairn is located near the summit.
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- Coordinates
- 60.5339, -1.4459
- Address
- Shetland, Scotland
- Official site
- rsis.ramsar.org
Sources
- wikidata: Q3441622 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ronas Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ronas Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3982198.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ronas Hill?
- Ronas Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Ronas Hill?
- Ronas Hill — 450m high mountain in Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Ronas Hill?
- Its coordinates are 60.5339°, -1.4459°.
- Who owns Ronas Hill?
- Ronas Hill is owned by Alexander Stockton Cussons.
- Is Ronas Hill free to visit?
- Yes, Ronas Hill is free to enter.