Marilyn · islands
Da Noup [The Noup]
A 248m prominence hill in the Shetland Islands, Scotland's most northerly outpost. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 248m/ 813ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HT 95444 37514
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 248m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed island landscape with coastal rock, peat and grass. The sea is visible from most points on the walk.
In winter
Island winters are mild but stormy. Snow is rare at low levels. The main winter challenge is short daylight and frequent gales.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow12h 22m
- Edinburgh11h 10m
OS maps: OS Landranger 4, OS Explorer 467W
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:04
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:09
- Civil dusk
- 22:01
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026