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Walking guide to the Orkney and Shetland Isles, Scotland

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Introduction
Contents
Sample Route
Availability
Reprinted
Cover
Paperback - Laminated
Published
16 Jul 2010
Edition
First
ISBN
9781852845728
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ISBN (10)
1852845724
Size
17.2 x 11.6 x 1.4cm
Weight
260g
Pages
224
Originally Published
18 Feb 2009

Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles

80 Walks in the Northern Isles by Graham Uney

A guidebook to day walks on the Isles of Orkney, Shetland and Fair Isle - off the northeastern tip of Britain. Over 80 walking routes are described in this diverse landscape packed with archaeological sites, dotted with rare wildflowers and thronged with seabirds. A must for anyone wanting to explore on foot. More...

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Activities

walking, birdwatching, visiting archaeological sites

Seasons

April, May and June are the best months to go, for daylight, sunshine and nesting birds, but the Read More... Northern Isles are a year-round destination - hardly ever getting midges or snow!

Centres

Sumburgh, Kirkwall, Lerwick, Stromness, Hamnavoe, Scalloway

Difficulty

from short walks to ancient monuments and waymarked coastal strolls to 10-mile traverses; Read More... something for everyone but some routes will require basic navigational skills

Must See

Superb wildlife: whales, otters, seals, puffins, whooper swans, birds of prey, seabirds and many Read More... nature reserves; ancient archaeological sites: Skara Brae, Jarlshof, the Ring o'Brodgar, the Mousa Broch; the Old Man of Hoy, the North Ronaldsay Coastal Traverse
 
 
 
 
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