Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Twelve Hours Tower
Twelve Hours Tower — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — 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. Twelve Hours Tower 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
Twelve Hours Tower is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. This notable peak is distinguished by its unique geological features and panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular among hikers and those seeking outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain that reflects the natural beauty of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1631, -3.0676
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12612973 (CC BY 4.0)
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Where to eat & stay near Twelve Hours Tower
Places to stay
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Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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Caravan and Motorhome Club site
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Birsay Hostel & Campsite
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Twelve Hours Tower?
- Twelve Hours Tower is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PS).
- What is Twelve Hours Tower?
- Twelve Hours Tower — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Twelve Hours Tower?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PS.
- How do I get to Twelve Hours Tower?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.