Marilyn · islands
Vord Hill
Only 159m 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
- 159m/ 521ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HU 62253 93504
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk across machair grassland and rocky coastline to the 159m summit. The low altitude and gentle gradients make this achievable in 1-3 hours.
Terrain
Mixed island landscape with coastal rock, peat and grass. The sea is visible from most points on the walk.
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
- Glasgow15h 7m
- Edinburgh14h 30m
OS maps: OS Landranger 1, OS Landranger 2, OS Explorer 470S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 04:56
- Sunset
- 21:05
- Civil dawn
- 04:00
- Civil dusk
- 22:01
NOAA Solar Calculator · 2 May 2026