Mountains & hills · Central Scotland
Shielhope Head
Shielhope Head — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 613 m.
Jim Barton — 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
Shielhope Head is a mountain located in scotland central. Elevation: 613 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
Shielhope Head is a mountain located in central Scotland. It is part of the Southern Uplands and offers expansive views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for hiking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the rugged terrain. Visitors can expect a remote setting, ideal for experiencing Scotland's natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 55.5160, -3.2824
Sources
- osm: n12883973427 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shielhope Head?
- Shielhope Head is in central Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Shielhope Head?
- Shielhope Head — mountain in scotland central. Elevation: 613 m.
- How do I get to Shielhope Head?
- Its coordinates are 55.5160°, -3.2824°.