Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Sandness Hill
Sandness Hill — 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. Sandness Hill 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
Sandness Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It offers a rugged landscape typical of the region, with panoramic views of the surrounding areas. The hill is popular among hikers and outdoor enthusiasts seeking to explore the natural beauty of the islands. Visitors can expect a variety of walking paths and trails suitable for different skill levels.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2852, -1.6552
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607558 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sandness Hill?
- Sandness Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PL).
- What is Sandness Hill?
- Sandness Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sandness Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PL.
- How do I get to Sandness Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.