Mountains & hills · Scottish Lowlands
The Wiss
The Wiss — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
Chris Heaton — 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)
About
A British hill or mountain, named on Ordnance Survey maps and walked by hill-baggers. The Wiss is a named hill or mountain in scotland lowlands, 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 Wiss is a mountain located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and offers a range of outdoor activities for visitors. The area is suitable for hiking and exploring the natural landscape. The Wiss provides a scenic environment typical of the region, appealing to those interested in the outdoors.
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- Coordinates
- 55.4739, -3.1650
Sources
- manual: geonames-12608005 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is The Wiss?
- The Wiss is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom.
- What is The Wiss?
- The Wiss — a hill or mountain in scotland lowlands.
- How do I get to The Wiss?
- Its coordinates are 55.4739°, -3.1650°.