Little Wart

Hill, Mountain in Orkney

Scotland

Little Wart

Post Box on Burray KW17 9. Royal Mail list this box as 'Echna'.
Post Box on Burray Credit: David Bremner

Little Wart is a small hill located in the Orkney Islands, an archipelago in northern Scotland. Situated in the eastern part of the Mainland, the largest island of the Orkneys, Little Wart is part of a cluster of hills known as the Wart Hills. Rising to an elevation of around 103 meters (338 feet), it is not technically classified as a mountain, but rather a modest hill.

Covered in heather and grass, Little Wart offers picturesque views of the surrounding landscape, including the rolling hills and farmland of Orkney. It is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who enjoy the relatively easy ascent and the panoramic vistas from the summit.

The hill is accessible by a well-defined path that leads to the top, making it suitable for walkers of all levels of experience. Along the way, visitors may encounter various bird species that inhabit the area, such as lapwings and curlews, adding to the charm of the walk.

Little Wart also holds historical significance, with traces of ancient settlements and burial mounds found in the vicinity. The Orkney Islands have a rich archaeological heritage, including the famous Neolithic sites of Skara Brae and the Ring of Brodgar, further enhancing the cultural value of the area.

Overall, Little Wart is a picturesque and easily accessible hill, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural beauty and history of the Orkney Islands.

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Little Wart Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.851175/-2.9358263 or Grid Reference ND4696. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Post Box on Burray KW17 9. Royal Mail list this box as 'Echna'.
Post Box on Burray
KW17 9. Royal Mail list this box as 'Echna'.
A961, Burray Village
A961, Burray Village
Echna Loch, Burray, Orkney
Echna Loch, Burray, Orkney
Burray Village across Water Sound Near Churchill Barrier No.4
Burray Village across Water Sound
Near Churchill Barrier No.4
Burray Village from the Churchill Barrier
Burray Village from the Churchill Barrier
Burray Village On Burray Island
Burray Village
On Burray Island
Slap Farm, Isle of Burray
Slap Farm, Isle of Burray
Echnaloch Bay
Echnaloch Bay
Road to Southtown On the right is the Fossil and Heritage Centre
Road to Southtown
On the right is the Fossil and Heritage Centre
Echna Loch The only loch on Burray
Echna Loch
The only loch on Burray
Burray Village The white and blue building on the far right is the Seaview Stores
Burray Village
The white and blue building on the far right is the Seaview Stores
Summerton Built on the site of a former manse
Summerton
Built on the site of a former manse
The shoreline of Water Sound
The shoreline of Water Sound
Field at the entrance to Burray Village
Field at the entrance to Burray Village
The road alongside Echnaloch Bay
The road alongside Echnaloch Bay
Echna Loch
Echna Loch
The road near the Fossil and Heritage Centre
The road near the Fossil and Heritage Centre
Burray - Western Peninsula with Churchill Barrier No.4 Taken from a Flybe flight over the Orkney Islands looking down on the western peninsula of the island of Burray. Nearest the bottom of the image the straight line is a minor road across Hunda Reef linking Burray to Hunda. The farm just up and to the left of this is Littlequoy, which I have arbitrarily taken as the subject reference for the image. In the distance, i.e. at the top of the image Churchill Barrier No.4 can be seen linking Burray to South Ronaldsay, while just to the west (below left) of this can be seen Burray Village. The little bay between the village and the barrier is the Ayre of Westermill. The noddy-hat shaped lake on the left is Echna Loch, the arterial A961 crosses across the spit of land separating the loch from Echnaloch Bay.
Burray - Western Peninsula with Churchill Barrier No.4
Taken from a Flybe flight over the Orkney Islands looking down on the western peninsula of the island of Burray. Nearest the bottom of the image the straight line is a minor road across Hunda Reef linking Burray to Hunda. The farm just up and to the left of this is Littlequoy, which I have arbitrarily taken as the subject reference for the image. In the distance, i.e. at the top of the image Churchill Barrier No.4 can be seen linking Burray to South Ronaldsay, while just to the west (below left) of this can be seen Burray Village. The little bay between the village and the barrier is the Ayre of Westermill. The noddy-hat shaped lake on the left is Echna Loch, the arterial A961 crosses across the spit of land separating the loch from Echnaloch Bay.
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Little Wart is located at Grid Ref: ND4696 (Lat: 58.851175, Lng: -2.9358263)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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///rather.unearthly.circle. Near St Margaret's Hope, Orkney Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.851175,-2.9358263
Ele: 80
Man Made: survey_point
Lat/Long: 58.8511272/-2.9359939
Ele: 80
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 58.851142/-2.9360555
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8548193/-2.9316759
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8553243/-2.9365515
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