Loch of Flugarth

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shetland

Scotland

Loch of Flugarth

Sand Voe Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland.
This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2713084">HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement</a>) — Sand Voe Credit: Rob Farrow

Loch of Flugarth is a picturesque freshwater loch located on the island of Yell in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Spanning an area of approximately 1 square kilometer, it is known for its tranquil beauty and diverse wildlife.

Surrounded by rolling hills and heather-covered moorlands, Loch of Flugarth is a haven for nature enthusiasts and birdwatchers. The loch is home to a wide variety of bird species, including common sandpipers, red-throated divers, and Arctic terns. The surrounding wetlands provide an ideal habitat for wading birds, such as curlews and snipes.

The loch itself is a popular spot for fishing, attracting anglers in search of brown trout and arctic char. The calm and clear waters of the loch make it an ideal location for both fly fishing and spinning.

Loch of Flugarth is also a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), due to its importance as a freshwater marsh. The marshland surrounding the loch is a valuable habitat for a diverse range of plant species, including bog cotton, marsh marigold, and water lobelia.

Visitors to Loch of Flugarth can enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings by taking a leisurely stroll along the designated walking trails that encircle the loch. The area also offers stunning panoramic views, making it a popular destination for photographers and nature lovers alike.

In summary, Loch of Flugarth is a captivating freshwater loch nestled in the heart of the Shetland Islands. With its abundant wildlife, serene atmosphere, and stunning vistas, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful retreat in nature.

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Loch of Flugarth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.599116/-1.3386072 or Grid Reference HU3690. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sand Voe

Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland. This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement)

Rob Farrow

Sandvoe settlement

The few houses that make up the settlement of Sandvoe at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland as seen from its little beach on the voe (see HU3690 : Sand Voe), with the burn seen nearest the camera about to flow into the sea.

Rob Farrow

A lost plane

There was an explanation of how this plane got half way up the hill but it was so wet that I didn't read it.

Graeme Smith

Traditional Haystacks

Some good old fashioned haystacks at Isbister

Graeme Smith

The end of the road

The end of the road at Sandvoe

Graeme Smith

Alpacas, Isbister, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Irisbeds, Isbister, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Sandvoe, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe

The slopes of the hill of Lanchestoo beyond. The house gained some fame as the residence of Simon King during the filming of Simon King's Shetland. It is only accessible by vehicle by driving along the beach.

Mike Pennington

Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe

From the beach on a low tide.

Mike Pennington

East shore of Sand Voe, North Roe

Looking towards Orrwick Taing.

Mike Pennington

Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe

Not it's sandiest aspect.

Mike Pennington

Land Rover on the beach at Sand Voe, North Roe

The crofter has just been to feed sheep on the far end of the beach.

Mike Pennington

Lanchestoo Trig

First top today after navigating past some Shetland Ponies with Tricky Speirs. Name: Lanchestoo Hill number: 4919 Height: 130m / 427ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: Hu Grid ref: HU 37516 91596 Summit feature: trig point: OS measurement Drop: 113m Col: 17m HU371902

Rude Health

End Of The A970

Isbister is the end of the A970 and where we parked for our walk to Lanchestoo trig point.

Rude Health

North Roe: alpacas

The food tub has just been rattled and the alpacas respond as expected, making a bee-line for their owner. This is the only group of alpacas in Shetland; they have been here for four years, having been born in Hazelbury Bryan in Dorset. Some of the youngest in the picture are only a fortnight old.

Chris Downer

The end of the road

The A970 just comes to a dead stop here at Isbister. Looking south, for the first ten or a dozen miles it is "single track with passing places", but there is so little traffic that it is hardly a problem. After that, and all the way to Sumburgh HU4009, 80km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes in the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak. It is, of course, possible to walk further north for nearly 5 kilometres, to the Point of Fethaland (though I did not have time to do this). Only two inhabited islands, Yell and Unst, get even further north and into Myriad HP.

David Purchase

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Loch of Flugarth is located at Grid Ref: HU3690 (Lat: 60.599116, Lng: -1.3386072)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands