Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
West Hill
In or near Stromness.
West Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 62 m.
Claire Pegrum — 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
West Hill is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 62 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
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Place summary
West Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, characteristic of the region's landscape. Visitors can expect a range of outdoor activities, including hiking and exploring the natural surroundings. The area is also notable for its wildlife and diverse ecosystems.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 58.9296, -3.2979
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n13384287555 (ODbL)
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Upper Corrigal Chapel and Burial-Ground
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Graemsay Kirk
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Site of St Colm's Chapel + burial ground (Medieval)
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Graemsay Battery
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Where to eat & stay near West Hill
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is West Hill?
- West Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NG).
- What is West Hill?
- West Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 62 m.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NG.
- How do I get to West Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.