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Ward of Symbister

No. 534 of 558 in Shetland, No. 186 for hikes, No. 279 for views. Nature, 5.9 km from Hamnavoe.

A low hill above Symbister, rising to 62 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Height
62 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.59 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Cunningsburgh Touring ParkStay, 11 km from Scalloway, just outside the areaCamping

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Hoswick Visitors Centre4.7 km from Bigton, just outside the areaFood and pubs

If it rains

Within 8 km, best first
Mousa Ferry Waiting Room Exhibition6.8 km from Bigton, just outside the areaHistory and heritage
South Mainland Pool5.2 km from Bigton, just outside the areaRainy day

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