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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
Advertising Feature
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.
Visit our extensive website www.shetlandwildlife.co.uk or call Shetland Wildlife on 01950 422483 for a choice of over 30 holidays!
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2008 Photo Competition
VisitShetland are pleased to announce their fourth annual photographic competition, open to local and visiting amateur photographers. The competition seeks entries which capture the imagination and the role that the Shetland landscape plays in our cultural identity.
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Shetland Food Directory
From lamb to seafood, Shetland's produce is considered a benchmark for quality. A new website, The Shetland Food Directory, lists sources of fine Shetland food and drink and some of the wonderful places to eat out in Shetland.
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Buy Shetland Knitwear
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Choose from our wide range of Shetland knitwear including Fair Isle tank tops, cushion covers and bags. Also a range of rugs made with 100% pure Shetland wool.
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Swan Trips 2008
Enjoy a trip on the Swan this summer and experience the world of a resilient vessel restored to glory. Join a crew who love the sea, and be part of a learning experience!
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Treasure Returns to Shetland
Shetland Museum and Archives welcomes St Ninian’s Isle Treasure for three month loan...
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Loganair Revive Norway Connection
Scottish airline Loganair is filling the gap left by Faroese shipping company Smyril Line when it severed Shetland's link with its Norwegian neighbours last year.