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Welcome to Shetland
Walking
Walking in Shetland
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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 unsurpassed.
The walker has the rare opportunity to discover ancient historical sites, dating back to Neolithic times, observe a wonderful array of wildlife - flowers, birds and mammals.
Before setting off on your walking adventure, let Visit Shetland give you a helping hand. There is a wide selection of information available, including walking publications, guides and Ordanance Survey maps covering the length and breadth of the Shetland Islands.
Find inspiration for some beautiful walks in stunning coastal scenery from a leaflet Walking_in_Shetland (990kB) or on WalkShetland.com official web page.
Statutory Access Rights and the Scottish Access Code are now in effect. They came into effect 9 February 2005. To find out about the Scottish Outdoor Access Code please click here.
For information on guided walks around the point of Fethaland please click here.
What Next?
On This Site
- Take a guided walk during the Walk Shetland week.
- Learn about the areas of Shetland, all of which are open to walkers.
- Download maps of the areas around Shetland.
- Download the Visit Shetland Walking Guide
From Other Sites
- Find out much more about walking in Shetland at WalkShetland.com, operated by the Visit Shetland team.
- Find out where the Camping Böds around Shetland are
- Book a walking tour to the Fethaland haaf fishing station with Fethaland Tours
- Take a Guided Walk with Alan Fraser of Shetland Geotours
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2009 Photo Competition
VisitShetland is pleased to announce the launch of their 5th annual photocompetition. This year's theme is 'Shetland's Wild Side'.
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2009 Wildlife Holidays In Shetland
Shetland offers the best wildlife-watching in Scotland - FACT.
Over a million breeding seabirds, the highest density of Otters in Europe, regular sightings of Killer Whales and superb displays of rare sub-arctic flora. Our award-winning holidays offer everything from fully guided wildlife weeks and long weekends, dedicated birdwatching holidays plus photographic, walking and insight holidays.
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Blue Sky Holidays
Don't miss the opportunity to join an art holiday experience with Blue Sky Studios this summer! There will be different locations for inspiration and the chance to use charcoal, inks, pencil and watercolour.Feature
Upcoming Event: Shetland Nature Festival
Shetland's 2nd Nature Festival is set to start this Friday until 12th July. Don't miss this opportunity to join a variety of specialised wildlife tours with local rangers, photography sessions and expert talks.
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Geopark Shetland Celebrates Shetland Nature Festival
Building on the success of the launch of the Volcano Trail and Geopark Shetland website, Geopark Shetland is holding a number of exciting events to celebrate this years’ Shetland Nature Festival.
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Shetland Museum and Archives seeks information on Emigrants for Hamefarin Exhibition
In 2010, Shetland will host a Hamefarin (homecoming), welcoming Shetlanders from all around the world back to their home islands. As part of the celebrations Shetland Museum and Archives is developing a special exhibition and are appealing for images and objects relating to Shetland emigrants. (Above photo: Laurence and Ester Ward on Daytona Beach, Florida, USA, August 1954)
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Shetland in the Viking World: Exciting conference in Shetland this summer
Shetland Amenity Trust is to hold an exciting Viking conference, which will explore Shetland’s place in the Viking world, from the 16th - 19th July 2009.