Ward Hill is a hill on the island of Hoy in Orkney , Scotland. The hill forms a curved ridge, reminiscent of a 'J' in shape. The lower slopes are covered in heather and grass , though the top of the ridge is covered in small stones with bare sandy soil. The highest summit is towards the northern end, and is crowned by a trig point.
The ridge is well separated from the other hills of Hoy, and both the other Marilyns on the island have high topographic prominence. Ward Hill may be climbed from a variety of starting points. The northern side, directly above Hoy Village is steep and craggy , and thus presents the least appealing ascent route.
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Namespaces Article Talk. Views Read Edit View history. In other projects Wikimedia Commons. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Ward Hill, seen from Cuilags to the north, with Sandy Loch intervening.
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