Tressa Ness

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Tressa Ness

Vord Hill, the high point of Fetlar, Shetland Islands A couple of chambered cairns, but I think the nearby one is the high point: it is clearly higher than the trig point. Looking towards Burra Ness on Yell.
Vord Hill, the high point of Fetlar, Shetland Islands Credit: Michael Earnshaw

Tressa Ness is a prominent coastal feature located in Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is a headland that juts out into the North Sea, forming a distinct point along the rugged coastline. Tressa Ness is situated on the main island of Shetland, known as Mainland, specifically on the western coast.

The headland is characterized by its dramatic cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea below. These cliffs are composed of sedimentary rock formations, displaying layers of different materials that have accumulated over millions of years. Tressa Ness offers breathtaking views of the surrounding waters and the vast expanse of the North Sea.

The area surrounding Tressa Ness is rich in biodiversity, with various seabirds nesting on the cliffs, including puffins, guillemots, and kittiwakes. The headland is also home to a diverse range of plant species, adapted to the harsh coastal conditions.

Tressa Ness is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and photographers who come to admire its natural beauty and capture the stunning landscapes. Visitors can explore the area by walking along the coastal path that runs along the cliff tops, providing panoramic vistas of the coastline.

Due to its exposed location, Tressa Ness can be subject to strong winds and rough seas, especially during storms. It is important for visitors to exercise caution and be aware of the weather conditions when venturing close to the edge of the cliffs.

In conclusion, Tressa Ness is a picturesque headland in Shetland, offering striking views of the North Sea and serving as a haven for diverse wildlife.

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Tressa Ness Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.630417/-0.86733105 or Grid Reference HU6294. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Vord Hill, the high point of Fetlar, Shetland Islands A couple of chambered cairns, but I think the nearby one is the high point: it is clearly higher than the trig point. Looking towards Burra Ness on Yell.
Vord Hill, the high point of Fetlar, Shetland Islands
A couple of chambered cairns, but I think the nearby one is the high point: it is clearly higher than the trig point. Looking towards Burra Ness on Yell.
Il Holm
Il Holm
Stack of Birrier
Stack of Birrier
Natural Arch at base of Busta Pund
Natural Arch at base of Busta Pund
Geo between Stack of Birrier and Busta Pund.The sea was a beautiful blue colour.
Geo between Stack of Birrier and Busta Pund.The sea was a beautiful blue colour.
Calf of Daaey and North East end of Daaey taken from west
Calf of Daaey and North East end of Daaey taken from west
South West corner of Daaey
South West corner of Daaey
Daaey from the  South West
Daaey from the South West
East end of Daaey
East end of Daaey
Daaey and holms From the left Ruir Holm, the Fludir, the Calf of Daaey and Daaey itself.
Daaey and holms
From the left Ruir Holm, the Fludir, the Calf of Daaey and Daaey itself.
Ruin near Russetter One of many ruins on the fertile and cleared north side of Fetlar.
Ruin near Russetter
One of many ruins on the fertile and cleared north side of Fetlar.
Vord Hill Early ferry to Fetlar with Jen, Rick and Tricky parked at school then walked to summit cairn in variable levels of mist.
Name: Vord Hill
Hill number: 1548
Height: 159m / 522ft
Area: 22: Shetland Islands
Class: Ma
Grid ref: HU 62252 93506
Summit feature: cairn 25m E of trig point
Drop: 159m
Col: Sea
Vord Hill
Early ferry to Fetlar with Jen, Rick and Tricky parked at school then walked to summit cairn in variable levels of mist. Name: Vord Hill Hill number: 1548 Height: 159m / 522ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: Ma Grid ref: HU 62252 93506 Summit feature: cairn 25m E of trig point Drop: 159m Col: Sea
Longi Geo Inlet on the north side of Fetlar.
Longi Geo
Inlet on the north side of Fetlar.
The supply vessel Far Reacher sheltering beside the 'Blue Banks' of Fetlar Taken from Uyeasound.
The supply vessel Far Reacher sheltering beside the 'Blue Banks' of Fetlar
Taken from Uyeasound.
Coastline between Wester and Easter Gors Geo, Fetlar Vord Hill in the distance.
Coastline between Wester and Easter Gors Geo, Fetlar
Vord Hill in the distance.
Burn of Linksetter about to enter the sea, Fetlar A fish farm in the lee of Daaey in the background.
Burn of Linksetter about to enter the sea, Fetlar
A fish farm in the lee of Daaey in the background.
Daaey from Stackaberg, Fetlar With a fish farm in the lee of the isle.
Daaey from Stackaberg, Fetlar
With a fish farm in the lee of the isle.
The top of Stackaberg, Fetlar
The top of Stackaberg, Fetlar
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Tressa Ness is located at Grid Ref: HU6294 (Lat: 60.630417, Lng: -0.86733105)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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