Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Compass
The Compass — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 101 m.
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.
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- Coordinates
- 59.8674, -1.2731
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE3 9JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13382153999 (ODbL)
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End section 5/ Beginning section 6 is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
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End section 4/ beginning section 5 is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Compass
Places to stay
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Betty Mouat's Camping Böd
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Levenwick Campsite
Levenwick Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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Cunningsburgh Touring Park
Cunningsburgh Touring Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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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.