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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
 
 

'This new guide in the Cicerone series introduces walkers to the diverse landscape of the Orkney and Shetland Isles as well as Fair Isle lying half-way between the two. The instructions for each walk are clearly set out and accompanied by a coloured map with the route marked on it. When to go to the islands, how to get to them and travel around them, along with suggestions with where to stay, is also covered.

'Whether you are interested in bird watching or scanning the sea for a glimpse of a whale, visiting the prehisoric sites of Skara Brae in Orkney of the Mouse Broch in Shetland or simply enjoying the fresh air, this guide certainly whets the appetite for exploring the Northern Isles.'

(Scottish Mountaineer, May 2009)

 
 
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