Marilyn · islands
Valla Field
Only 216m tall but with enough prominence to stand alone in the Shetland Islands, Scotland's most northerly outpost. This is the beauty of Marilyns — height is not everything when you have a genuine summit.
Quick facts
- Height
- 216m/ 708ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HP 58459 07855
Download GPX route file
Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 216m 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
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
- Glasgow15h 18m
- Edinburgh14h 44m
OS maps: OS Landranger 1, OS Explorer 470N
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:55
- Sunset
- 21:06
- Civil dawn
- 04:00
- Civil dusk
- 22:02
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026