Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Sheep Rock
Sheep Rock — 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. Sheep Rock 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
Sheep Rock is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and impressive natural features. Visitors can expect a remote setting, ideal for those seeking outdoor activities such as hiking and climbing. The area offers scenic views typical of the islands, characterised by dramatic landscapes and coastal scenery.
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- Coordinates
- 59.5246, -1.6134
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9JU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12609154 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sheep Rock?
- Sheep Rock is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9JU).
- What is Sheep Rock?
- Sheep Rock — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sheep Rock?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9JU.
- How do I get to Sheep Rock?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9JU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.