Ronas Hill, Northmavine
Ronas Hill is the highest summit in Shetland, rising as a broad dome of stony, granite tundra above the great plateau of North Roe. This is a wild and windswept place but the views are superb, and the track up to the masts on Collafirth Hill makes for a high level start.
Terrain
Bare, stony tundra; slightly boggy initially. No paths and few landmarks so good navigation skills needed.
Public Transport
None to start.
Start
Parking by masts at summit of Collafirth Hill or start from where the Collafirth Hill track leaves the A970.
Hillwalking in Winter
Please note that hillwalking when there is snow lying requires an ice-axe, crampons and the knowledge, experience and skill to use them correctly. All route descriptions and difficulties given here are for summer conditions. See our Winter Skills page for basic information on the essential skills, techniques and knowledge needed for winter hillwalking.
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