A-Z of WALKS and CATEGORIES
Shetland Islands
'You can book a Guided Walk with a member of the Ranger Service. This service is usually available on Wednesdays and Fridays and subject to availability. Bookings out with these days can also be ar ...
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'Foula is the most remote inhabited island in the British Isles, lying 20 miles to the west of the Shetland Islands. The island boasts dramatic scenery and abundant wildlife. Inhabited since Neolithic times, the island is rich in historical significance.'
Details of ten self-guide Trails amongst much else of interest about Shetland's Geology: [1] Journey into Shetland's Volcano - - - : [2] Explore the Shetland Ophiolite - the floor of an ancient ocean.
'Muckle Roe is an island in Shetland, Scotland, in St. Magnus Bay, to the west of Mainland, Shetland. It has a population of around 130 people, who mainly croft and live in the sou ...
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'The Hams of Muckle Roe gets their names from Old Norse and translates as the Havens (or Harbours) of the Big Red Island. This walk route to The Hams begins at the cemetery, which is accessed by a track from the main road at Scarfataing.'
'The core path plan comprises of many different types of paths, ranging from natural ground to constructed paths. Taken as a whole, the core paths system caters for all types of users - walkers, cy ...
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'Core Paths Plans were introduced by Part 1 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003. The purpose of the Plan is to designate a system of paths to provide the basic framework of routes (which are) sufficient for the purpose of giving the public reasonable access throughout their area (and which will) link into and support wider networks of other paths and routes.'
These Website pages collate information about various aspects of Countryside Outdoor Access within the Shetland Islands, including Core Paths and Rights of Way, and the Local Access Forum.
'Unst has some of the very best walking in Europe: [1] In midsummer Unst has 19 hours of measured daylight - - - : [2] Over 60 miles of amazing coastline - - - : [3] Thousands of years of heritage ...
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'In October 2011 Unst became the 71st Walkers are Welcome community and the first island to achieve this recognition. At 60 degrees north Unst, the island above all others lies on the same latitude as Anchorage Alaska, Southern Greenland and St Petersburg Russia.'
'Shetland offers some of the finest walking in Europe. The combination of spectacular coastal scenery on both North Sea and Atlantic facing cliffs, quiet inland lochs, and gentle heathery hills is ...
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