📌 Viewpoint near Kirkwall, Orkney Mainland
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Wideford Hill is one of the highest points on Orkney Mainland, providing great views of Shapinsay, Kirkwall and much of the surrounding countryside. Unusually, the top is directly accessible by a steep, narrow road, owing to the masts that scar the summit area. For hill baggers, the hill meets the criteria for sub-2000′ Marilyn status, and tops out at 225 metres above sea level. Touching the trig point hardly requires getting out of the car, but we also recommend the short walk to Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn nearby.
🌍 Location
📌 Minor road end 3 mi west of Kirkwall, Orkney Mainland
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: HY 412116
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 58.987676,-3.025564
🚌 Infrequent bus stops on Old Finstown Road (1 mi)
🚗 Car park
📝 Key info
⌚ Always open
🎫 Free
