Marilyn · islands
Ward Hill
A 220m 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
- 220m/ 721ft
- Difficulty
- 1 / 5Easy
- Grid ref
- HZ 20862 73379
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Standard route
Standard route
A short, accessible walk on island paths with sea views in multiple directions to the 220m 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
- Glasgow12h 42m
- Edinburgh10h 8m
OS maps: OS Landranger 4, OS Explorer 466S
Current conditions
Daylight Today
- Sunrise
- 05:05
- Sunset
- 21:02
- Civil dawn
- 04:12
- Civil dusk
- 21:55
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