Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Shiel Hill
Shiel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Alan O'Dowd — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. Shiel Hill is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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
Shiel Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. This area is characterised by its rolling landscapes and scenic views. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation, typical of the region's natural beauty. The mountain serves as a notable landmark within the local topography.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4292, -3.9184
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614978 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shiel Hill?
- Shiel Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Shiel Hill?
- Shiel Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Shiel Hill?
- Its coordinates are 55.4292°, -3.9184°.