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The Compass

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The Compass — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m.

The Slithers from Compass Head - geograph.org.uk - 2046057

Jim Strang — 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)
  • Dog-friendly

About

The Compass is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

The Compass is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging environment suitable for experienced climbers and hikers. The area offers various walking trails that provide access to the mountain, allowing for exploration of the surrounding landscape.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
59.8674, -1.2731
Postcode
ZE3 9JN
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

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The Slithers from Compass Head - geograph.org.uk - 2046057📷 5

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Cliffs below Compass Head - geograph.org.uk - 2046061📷 3

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The Slithers on route to Compass Head - geograph.org.uk - 7996134📷 3

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Where to eat & stay near The Compass

Places to stay

Old Scatness Broch Logo - geograph.org.uk - 1984403📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Betty Mouat's Camping Böd

Betty Mouat's Camping Böd — a hostel in scotland islands.

View towards Upperton from Staneybrake - geograph.org.uk - 3532823📷 5

Campsites · Scottish Islands

Levenwick Campsite

Levenwick Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.

↗ levenwick.shetland.co.uk
Aith Voe - geograph.org.uk - 3931111📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Cunningsburgh Touring Park

Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.

Free↗ ctp.holiday

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Frequently asked questions

Where is The Compass?
The Compass is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE3 9JN).
What is The Compass?
The Compass — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m.
How do I get to The Compass?
Drivers can use postcode ZE3 9JN.
How do I get to The Compass?
Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE3 9JN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.