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Honga Ness

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Honga Ness

Fetlar Gardens On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.
Fetlar Gardens Credit: Anne Burgess

Honga Ness is a prominent coastal feature located on the island of Shetland, Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the Mainland, the largest island in the Shetland archipelago, Honga Ness is a headland that stretches out into the North Atlantic Ocean.

The headland is characterized by its rugged and dramatic cliffs, which rise steeply from the sea, reaching heights of up to 40 meters (131 feet) in some areas. These cliffs provide a nesting site for a variety of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making Honga Ness an important habitat for local wildlife.

The geology of Honga Ness is predominantly composed of sedimentary rocks, with layers of sandstone and conglomerate visible along the cliffs. Over time, erosion has sculpted the headland, creating caves, arches, and stacks that add to its natural beauty.

From Honga Ness, visitors can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline, with the nearby islands of Papa Stour and Foula visible on clear days. The headland also offers a vantage point for spotting marine wildlife, such as seals, dolphins, and occasionally even whales.

Access to Honga Ness is available via a coastal path that runs along the edge of the cliffs. However, caution is advised when exploring the area, as the cliffs can be unstable, and strong winds and rough seas are common. Nonetheless, for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a picturesque coastal experience, Honga Ness provides an awe-inspiring destination to discover the raw beauty of Shetland's coastline.

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Honga Ness Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.599652/-0.81117819 or Grid Reference HU6591. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fetlar Gardens On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.
Fetlar Gardens
On Fetlar, sheep are everywhere - so vegetables were grown inside these little 'walled gardens' to protect them from the sheep.
Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Rain Geese on Loch of Funzie, Fetlar Rain Goose is the local name for Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata).
Rain Geese on Loch of Funzie, Fetlar
Rain Goose is the local name for Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata).
Aithbank, Fetlar The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.
Aithbank, Fetlar
The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.
The Mires of Fundy - RSPB Reserve The view from the hide at the Mires of Fundy. All quiet on a sunny Spring evening although the red-necked phalaropes were thought to be resident.
The Mires of Fundy - RSPB Reserve
The view from the hide at the Mires of Fundy. All quiet on a sunny Spring evening although the red-necked phalaropes were thought to be resident.
Loch of Funzie exhortation A bird watcher was incensed having seen a Fetlar islander go fishing in his waders for trout in this section of Loch of Funzie. And despite the notice!! All for the protection of red-necked phalaropes, a bird uncommon in the UK but not so worldwide.
Loch of Funzie exhortation
A bird watcher was incensed having seen a Fetlar islander go fishing in his waders for trout in this section of Loch of Funzie. And despite the notice!! All for the protection of red-necked phalaropes, a bird uncommon in the UK but not so worldwide.
Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie
Unsurfaced track View along the non surfaced track near Aithbank.
Unsurfaced track
View along the non surfaced track near Aithbank.
Loch of Funzie View of the Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie
View of the Loch of Funzie
Lambs playing in the road Hand made road warning sign, "Lambs playing in the road".
Lambs playing in the road
Hand made road warning sign, "Lambs playing in the road".
Cattle Grid Cattle grid installation.
Cattle Grid
Cattle grid installation.
Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith
Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith
Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith
Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith
Line of planticrubs Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.
Line of planticrubs
Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.
Planticrub near Loch of Funzie For a full explanation of this miniature "walled garden", see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3271563">HU6489 : Line of planticrubs</a>.
Planticrub near Loch of Funzie
For a full explanation of this miniature "walled garden", see HU6489 : Line of planticrubs.
Geological model at Loch of Funzie This piece of public artwork is a stylized representation of the geology of the island of Fetlar.
Geological model at Loch of Funzie
This piece of public artwork is a stylized representation of the geology of the island of Fetlar.
Western end of the Loch of Funzie An important birding site.
Western end of the Loch of Funzie
An important birding site.
Abandoned croft house at Bjaeligord, Funzie
Abandoned croft house at Bjaeligord, Funzie
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Honga Ness is located at Grid Ref: HU6591 (Lat: 60.599652, Lng: -0.81117819)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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