Shetland

40 Coast and Country Walks

Paul and Helen Webster

Britain's most northerly island group is full of natural wonders; pristine beaches, spectacular sea stacks, over a million breeding seabirds, wonderful displays of sub-arctic flora and the highest density of otter in Europe, as well as puffins, killer whales and rare birdlife. Visitors to Shetland will also discover a welcoming blend of Scottish and Nordic culture and an abundance of archaeological attractions, including chambered cairns, Viking longhouses, Pictish carvings and the best complete Iron Age roundtower, or broch. The 40 routes in this guide will introduce walkers who love to explore to places they will never forget.