Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Shields Rig
Shields Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
Jim Smillie — 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. Shields Rig is a named hill or mountain in scotland central, 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
Shields Rig is a mountain located in central Scotland. It offers a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and climbing, with varied terrain suitable for different skill levels. The area is characterised by its natural beauty and rugged landscape, attracting walkers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for exploring the Scottish countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 55.7672, -3.5284
Sources
- manual: geonames-6544633 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shields Rig?
- Shields Rig is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Shields Rig?
- Shields Rig — a hill or mountain in scotland central.
- How do I get to Shields Rig?
- Its coordinates are 55.7672°, -3.5284°.