Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Ward
In or near Uyeasound.
The Ward — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 50 m.
Mike Pennington — 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 Ward is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 50 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 Ward 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 hikers and outdoor enthusiasts. The area offers a variety of walking trails that showcase the natural beauty of the Scottish landscape.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 60.6731, -0.9034
- District
- Shetland Islands
- Postcode
- ZE2 9EH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n1649497798 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn
Burial mounds & barrows · 0.2 km
Uyea
Islands · 0.7 km
West Beach
Beaches · 0.9 km
Saint Olaf's chapel
Historic houses · 1.2 km
Tur Ness, prehistoric houses and Norse settlement, Uyea
Vineyards · 1.3 km
South Sands
Beaches · 1.3 km
Uyea Breck Standing Stone
Windmills · 1.5 km
Clivocast
Stone circles · 1.7 km
Uyeasound Church, Unst
Historic churches · 1.7 km
Uyea Sound Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 1.8 km
Musselbrough Harbour
Harbours & ports · 1.8 km
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
Caravan parks · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Ward?
- The Ward is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode ZE2 9EH).
- What is The Ward?
- The Ward — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 50 m.
- How do I get to The Ward?
- The nearest town is Uyeasound. Drivers can use postcode ZE2 9EH.
- How do I get to The Ward?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode ZE2 9EH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.