Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
Shield Hill
Shield Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Trevor Littlewood — 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. Shield 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
Shield Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It offers a range of outdoor activities for walkers and climbers. The area is characterised by its scenic views and varied terrain. Visitors can expect a natural setting conducive to both leisurely walks and more challenging hikes.
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- Coordinates
- 55.1926, -3.7069
Sources
- manual: geonames-12615072 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shield Hill?
- Shield Hill is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is Shield Hill?
- Shield Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to Shield Hill?
- Its coordinates are 55.1926°, -3.7069°.