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North Nesting Circular

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
5.6 kms 02:00 (hrs:mins) 40 metres Explorer 467: Shetland - Mainland Central

Description

The track goes through crofting land, then by the coast around base of the hill. Look out for iron age fort, burnt mounds, boat noosts, seabirds and seals.

Access Info

Housabister can be reached by the main road from Lerwick followed by the B9075 to Brettabister and the unclassified road beyond. There is parking at end of road.

Additional Info

Remains of a broch situated behind the kirk.

More Info

More information available from 'Walks in Shetland' by Mary Welsh and TICs.

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