Highlight • Viewpoint
Compass Hill
Hiking
5.0
(1)
This Highlight is in a protected area
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The Small Isles National Scenic Area
Tips
51m
January 13, 2023
Hiking
The volcanic Tuff that makes up this hill has a very high iron content which causes compasses to point at it rather than north. Bring a compass and have a look at what happens and imagine the chaos this used to cause on board a ship!
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Compass Hill
2
hikers
21.1km
05:40
240m
240m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Hard
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Elevation 120 m
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Tuesday 15 September
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11°C
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Max wind speed: 42.0 km/h