Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Quilse
The Quilse — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — 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
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Quilse is a named hill or mountain in scotland islands, 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
The Quilse is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. Renowned for its rugged terrain and scenic views, it offers opportunities for hiking and outdoor activities. The area is characterised by its natural beauty, attracting visitors who appreciate remote landscapes and challenging climbs. The Quilse is part of the diverse geography that defines the region.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2202, -1.5399
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9PF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12614793 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Quilse?
- The Quilse is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9PF).
- What is The Quilse?
- The Quilse — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to The Quilse?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9PF.
- How do I get to The Quilse?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9PF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.