Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Wideford Hill
In or near Finstown.
Wideford Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
John Ferguson — 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. Wideford Hill 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
Wideford Hill is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands. It is notable for its elevated position and offers panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The area is popular for walking and outdoor activities, attracting those interested in exploring the natural beauty of the region. Visitors can expect a rugged terrain typical of the Scottish Islands, providing a distinct experience for hikers and nature enthusiasts.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9877, -3.0257
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1TR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-12607938 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wideford Hill?
- Wideford Hill is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1TR).
- What is Wideford Hill?
- Wideford Hill — a hill or mountain in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Wideford Hill?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1TR.
- How do I get to Wideford Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1TR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.