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Fitful Head

A 283m 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
283m/ 928ft
Difficulty
1 / 5Easy
Grid ref
HU 34626 13536

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Standard route

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Standard route

A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 283m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.

Terrain

Island terrain varying from machair grassland to rocky hillside. Sea salt exposure affects the vegetation. Wind is a constant companion.

In winter

Maritime climate means mild winters with little snow but persistent wind and rain. A good option when mainland hills are in full winter conditions.

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Getting there

  • Glasgow13h 50m
  • Edinburgh11h 15m

OS maps: OS Landranger 4, OS Explorer 466S

Current conditions

Daylight Today

17h 49mwalking daylight
Sunrise
05:02
Sunset
21:03
Civil dawn
04:08
Civil dusk
21:57

NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026

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