Marilyn · islands
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
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.
Best time of year
Getting there
- Glasgow13h 50m
- Edinburgh11h 15m
OS maps: OS Landranger 4, OS Explorer 466S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:02
- Sunset
- 21:03
- Civil dawn
- 04:08
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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