Shetland Field Studies Group Guided Walks Programme April to October 2015
Shetland Field Studies Group Guided Walks Programme April to October 2015
Date / Location / Cost / Distance / Grade / Time* / HighlightsSunday 19/4/15 / South Mainland - Levenwick to Troswickness / £14 / 5** / 0900 / Broch, watermill, beach, ‘press gang’ hole
Saturday 2/5/15 / Central Mainland - Scalloway to Quarff / £14 / 5**D / 0900 / Panoramic views, gorge, Uradale organic farm, peat features
Sunday 17/5/15 / North Isles - Yell, Westsandwick / £16 / 6**D / 0830 / Broch, beach, coastal scenery
Saturday 6/6/15 / West Mainland - Around Culswick / £14 / 5** / 0900 / Broch, abandoned townships, chapel, moorland flowers
Sunday 21/6/15 / North Mainland - Voe to Houbansetter / £14 / 8*** / 0900 / Postie walk, historic route, social history, WW1
Saturday 4/7/15 / West Mainland - Gruting / £14 / 5** / 0900 / Crofting scenery, Archaeology with Neolithic features
Sunday 19/7/15 / North Isles - Unst, Easting & Muness / £16 / 5** / 0830 / Castle, beach archaeology
Saturday 1/8/15 / West Isle - Papa Stour / £16 / f*3 / 9*** / 0745 / 2 walks. Viking Stofa, volcanic rock, stunning coastal scenery
Sunday 16/8/15 / South Isle - South Havra / £16 / 3*D / 0900 / Deserted island, flora, seabirds, windmill
Saturday 5/9/15 / North Mainland - Lang Ayre (Ronas Hill) / £14 / 11***D / 0900 / Spectacular granite boulder beach & cliffs, fellfield vegetation
Sunday 20/9/15 / Central Mainland - Billister to Neap / £14 / 5** / 0900 / History & prehistory, coastal scenery
Saturday 3/10/15 / North Mainland - Fethaland / £14 / 8***D / 0900 / Haaf Fishing Station, soapstone quarry, prehistory, monastic
Sunday 18/10/15 / Central Mainland - Lingness / £14 / 4* / 0900 / Exquisite township & beaches, a miniature Shetland gem!
Walk Grades: f*1-4 miles **5-8 miles *** 8-12 miles. D = difficult walks requiring special care &/or considerable effort (f=Focus Walks:slower, short visits to specific focus points of interest)
All walks depart promptly at the times* shown from the Tourist Information Centre, Market Cross, Lerwick. *(Start & return times may vary for Isles walks, subject to the Summer Timetable).
Walks are never cancelled, but adverse weather may necessitate making changes to the planned route. Transport, guides, maps & notes are provided.
For your own safety, please heed the grading categories/guide symbols for length & difficulty of the walks. Ensure that you are adequately equipped & fitenoughto undertake the walks, often over very rough or steep ground, sometimes in very poor weather& in remote areas. Stout footwear, warm waterproof clothing & a packed lunch+drink are essential.
Under 18’s are free but must be accompanied by a responsible adult. SFSG Members have £2 discount. *Walks involving ferry crossings may affect start/finish times. You will be advised.
EVERY REASONABLE PRECAUTION IS TAKEN TO PEVENT ACCIDENT & MISADVENTURE. NO LIABILITY CAN BE ACCEPTED BY THE GROUP, ITS GUIDES, MEMBERS OR AGENTS.
Please book at the Tourist Information Centre (Visit Shetland Office), Market Cross, Lerwick. tel: 01595 693434 or in person.