Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
The Wards
In or near Finstown.
The Wards — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 173 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 Wards is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 173 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 Wards is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views typical of the region. Visitors can expect a challenging landscape suitable for hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the area. The Wards offers an opportunity to experience the distinctive ecology and geology of the Scottish Islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1088, -3.1393
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13384287560 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wards?
- The Wards is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PL).
- What is The Wards?
- The Wards — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 173 m.
- How do I get to The Wards?
- The nearest town is Finstown. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PL.
- How do I get to The Wards?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.