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Hillswick Circular

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
8 kms 03:00 (hrs:mins) 80 metres Explorer 469: Shetland - North West

Description

Hillswick

From car park, follow track through gate, round the headland and back through the village. Opportunity to see otters, seabirds, great views of Foula and Papa Stour, the Drongs (pink granite sea stacks), a lighthouse and prehistoric cairns.

Access Info

By car, take the A970 west out of Lerwick and follow narrow road to the end. Car park available at Findlins House.
Public bus runs once a day except Wed & Sun.

More Info

Book by Mary Welsh 'Walks on Shetland'.Information also available from TICs.

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