Shetland Field Studies Group
Guided Walks Programme
Date
Location
Cost Distance / Grade
Sunday 19/4/15
South Mainland - Levenwick to Troswickness
£14
Saturday 2/5/15
Central Mainland - Scalloway to Quarff
£14
Sunday 17/5/15
North Isles - Yell, Westsandwick
£16
Saturday 6/6/15
West Mainland - Around Culswick
£14
Sunday 21/6/15
North Mainland - Voe to Houbansetter
£14
Saturday 4/7/15
West Mainland - Gruting
£14
Sunday 19/7/15
North Isles - Unst, Easting & Muness
£16
Saturday 1/8/15
West Isle - Papa Stour
£16
Sunday 16/8/15
South Isle - South Havra
£16
Saturday 5/9/15
North Mainland - Lang Ayre (Ronas Hill)
£14
Sunday 20/9/15
Central Mainland - Billister to Neap
£14
Saturday 3/10/15
North Mainland - Fethaland
£14
Sunday 18/10/15
Central Mainland - Lingness
£14
Walk Grades:
5** 5**D 6**D 5** 8*** 5** 5** f*3 / 9*** 3*D 11***D 5** 8***D 4*
April to October 2015 Time* Highlights 0900
Broch, watermill, beach, ‘press gang’ hole
0900
Panoramic views, gorge, Uradale organic farm, peat features
0830
Broch, beach, coastal scenery
0900
Broch, abandoned townships, chapel, moorland flowers
0900
Postie walk, historic route, social history, WW1
0900
Crofting scenery, Archaeology with Neolithic features
0830
Castle, beach archaeology
0745
2 walks. Viking Stofa, volcanic rock, stunning coastal scenery
0900
Deserted island, flora, seabirds, windmill
0900
Spectacular granite boulder beach & cliffs, fellfield vegetation
0900
History & prehistory, coastal scenery
0900
Haaf Fishing Station, soapstone quarry, prehistory, monastic
0900
Exquisite township & beaches, a miniature Shetland gem!
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 & fit enough to 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.