Marilyn · islands
Royl Field
A 293m 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
- 293m/ 961ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HU 39591 28506
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 293m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Low-level island terrain with good natural drainage. The maritime climate keeps the ground green year-round.
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
- Glasgow13h 15m
- Edinburgh12h 40m
OS maps: OS Landranger 4, OS Explorer 466N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:01
- Sunset
- 21:04
- Civil dawn
- 04:07
- Civil dusk
- 21:57
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