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Ward Hill (Shetland Islands)

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Ward Hill (Shetland Islands) tops out at 220 m in Shetland Islands. It counts among the 1,546 Marilyns, British hills with at least 150 m of drop on every side. It is one of 18 hills the Albion Guide maps in Shetland Islands. It stands inside Shetland National Scenic Area.

The nearest other hill is Fitful Head, 42.4 km to the north.

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