Hoy is the second largest of the Orkney Isles and Ward Hill at its northern end is the highest elevation in the archipelago.

The name Wardle is said to be derived from "Ward Hill", implying "fortified place".

A number of places are known as Ward Hill:

The south end is higher and dominated by Ward Hill (a common name in the Northern Isles.)

In Ward Hill, Staten Island, Eileen Thomas is hanging out her attic window hunting for comets.

Ward Hill, on the island of Hoy, is the highest hill in Orkney, Scotland.

Ward Hill may be climbed from a variety of starting points.

Thirdly, the outer part is aligned towards the midwinter sunset position on a level horizon just to the left of Ward Hill on Hoy.

Avon Place, in Ward Hill near the island's northeastern tip, might not be the steepest street in the city, but it is up there.

The highest point in Orkney, Ward Hill, is found on Hoy.