Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands
The Ward
In or near Uyeasound.
The Ward β mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 50 m.

Mike Pennington β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 hβ8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring β early autumn (MayβOct)
- 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 Β· 0.2 km

Uyea
Islands Β· 0.7 km

West Beach
Beaches Β· 0.9 km

Saint Olaf's chapel
Historic houses Β· 1.2 km

Tur Ness, prehistoric houses and Norse settlement, Uyea
Vineyards Β· 1.3 km

South Sands
Beaches Β· 1.3 km

Uyea Breck Standing Stone
Windmills Β· 1.5 km

Clivocast
Stone circles Β· 1.7 km

Uyeasound Church, Unst
Historic churches Β· 1.7 km

Uyea Sound Lighthouse
Lighthouses Β· 1.8 km

Musselbrough Harbour
Harbours & ports Β· 1.8 km

Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
Caravan parks Β· 1.9 km
Nearby
Burial mounds & barrows Β· Scottish Islands
Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn
Knowe of Heogland, Chambered Cairn β a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
π· 3Islands Β· Scottish Islands
Uyea
Uyea β island to the south of Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, UK.
Historic houses Β· Scottish Islands
Saint Olaf's chapel
Saint Olaf's chapel β a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Vineyards Β· Scottish Islands
Tur Ness, prehistoric houses and Norse settlement, Uyea
Tur Ness, prehistoric houses and Norse settlement, Uyea β a UK vineyard in scotland islands, producing English or Welsh wine from cool-climate grape varieties.
Beaches Β· Scottish Islands
South Sands
South Sands is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near The Ward
Places to stay
Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park
Gardiesfauld Caravan Park β a caravan park in scotland islands.
Campsites Β· Scottish Islands
Gardiesfauld Campsite
Gardiesfauld Campsite β a campsite in scotland islands.
π· 5Hostels Β· Scottish Islands
Aithbank Camping BΓΆd
Aithbank Camping BΓΆd β a hostel in scotland islands.
Hostels Β· Scottish Islands
Saxa Vord resort
Saxa Vord resort β a hostel in scotland islands.
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Ainshval
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π· 5Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands
An Cliseam
An Cliseam β Named summit at 799 m.
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 β mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 50 m.
- How do I get to The Ward?
- 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.