The Witter

The Witter is a peak in , and has an elevation of 397 feet. The Witter is situated nearby to the locality , as well as near .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Hoy, Braebister and Ward Hill.

Archaeological site
is an archaeological site.

Peak
is a hill on the island of in . It lies at the north of the island between Moaness and , and is the highest point in both Orkney and the Scottish Northern Isles at an elevation of 481 m.

Island
is an island in the western approaches to , in the Orkney Islands of . The island has two lighthouses. lies within the parish of Stromness.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stromness and Bu‘ Point.

is a port on the Mainland of the , with a population of roughly 2200. To the Vikings, Straumsnes meant the headland just south, where a fierce tide rips between Scapa Flow and the Atlantic; get past that and you came safely into Hamnavoe or "peaceful harbour" where the town now stands.

Locality
is a locality.

Locality
is a locality.

The Witter

Latitude
58.92201° or 58° 55′ 19″ north
Longitude
-3.35024° or 3° 21′ 1″ west
Elevation
397 feet (121 metres)
Open location code
9CCRWJCX+RW
Open­Street­Map ID
node 1349486890
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
12617338
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