Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Thomson's Hill (Fara)
Thomson's Hill (Fara) — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Bill Boaden — 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. Thomson's Hill (Fara) 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
Thomson's Hill, also known as Fara, is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic views, characteristic of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a remote and tranquil environment, ideal for walking and appreciating the natural surroundings. The area is less frequented, offering a sense of solitude amidst the striking scenery typical of the Scottish Isles.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8445, -3.1682
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12088977 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Thomson's Hill (Fara)?
- Thomson's Hill (Fara) is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NR).
- What is Thomson's Hill (Fara)?
- Thomson's Hill (Fara) — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Thomson's Hill (Fara)?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NR.
- How do I get to Thomson's Hill (Fara)?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.