Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Roonies
In or near Lerwick.
The Roonies — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — 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 Roonies 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 Roonies is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is distinguished by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of this remote region. Visitors can expect a challenging environment suitable for hiking and exploration, with opportunities to experience the natural beauty and wildlife of the area. The mountain is part of the diverse landscape that characterises the Scottish Islands, appealing to outdoor enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 60.2575, -1.1574
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9XA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612955 (CC BY 4.0)
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Broch of Benston
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Broch of Benston
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Benston Broch
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Where to eat & stay near The Roonies
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
South Nesting
South Nesting — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Islesburgh House Hostel
Islesburgh House Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Scalloway Caravan Park
Scalloway Caravan Park — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite
Skeld Caravan Park and Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Roonies?
- The Roonies is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9XA).
- What is The Roonies?
- The Roonies — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to The Roonies?
- Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9XA.
- How do I get to The Roonies?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9XA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.