Marilyn · islands
Fitty Hill
A 169m prominence hill in the Orkney Islands. Despite the modest height, the 150m prominence means this summit commands its surroundings with views that surprise first-time visitors.
Quick facts
- Height
- 169m/ 554ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HY 42975 44857
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 169m 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
- Glasgow9h 26m
- Edinburgh9h 39m
OS maps: OS Landranger 5, OS Explorer 464
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:12
- Sunset
- 21:07
- Civil dawn
- 04:20
- Civil dusk
- 21:58
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