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Longa Water

Lake, Pool, Pond, Freshwater Marsh in Shetland

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Longa Water

Virda Field from Hill of Colvadale
Virda Field from Hill of Colvadale Credit: Mike Pennington

Longa Water is a freshwater loch located on the island of Shetland in Scotland. The loch is situated near the village of Voe and is surrounded by rolling green hills and rocky outcrops. Longa Water covers an area of approximately 20 acres and has a maximum depth of around 10 meters.

The loch is home to a variety of freshwater plants and wildlife, including water lilies, reeds, and various species of fish and insects. The water is clear and clean, making it a popular spot for fishing, bird watching, and nature enthusiasts.

Longa Water is a peaceful and tranquil location, perfect for a leisurely stroll along its shores or a relaxing picnic by the water. The loch is also a haven for birdlife, with a variety of waterfowl and wading birds frequenting its shores.

Overall, Longa Water is a beautiful and serene freshwater loch in the heart of Shetland, offering visitors a chance to connect with nature and enjoy the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Longa Water Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.732987/-0.83720585 or Grid Reference HP6306. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Virda Field from Hill of Colvadale
Virda Field from Hill of Colvadale
Coastline at Colvadale Looking across the bay which appears to be named Houll Tafts towards the headland of Whale Back.
Coastline at Colvadale
Looking across the bay which appears to be named Houll Tafts towards the headland of Whale Back.
Coastline at Colvadale Looking south past Murra Skerry.
Coastline at Colvadale
Looking south past Murra Skerry.
Small bridge beside Ter Wick, Colvadale
Small bridge beside Ter Wick, Colvadale
Coastline north of the Yei, beside Huney
Coastline north of the Yei, beside Huney
The Yei, beside Huney The narrow strait separating Unst from Huney is the Yei, here at high tide.
The Yei, beside Huney
The narrow strait separating Unst from Huney is the Yei, here at high tide.
Beach at the Yei, beside Huney Looking out towards Balta.
Beach at the Yei, beside Huney
Looking out towards Balta.
Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus), Baltasound This delicate gull breeds in Eastern Europe, and is largely a passage migrant in Britain, including Shetland, although some birds presumably winter just offshore as they can be blown inshore by gales. This bird is an adult in breeding plumage, prospecting a small marsh which resembles its usual breeding habitat.
Little Gull (Hydrocoloeus minutus), Baltasound
This delicate gull breeds in Eastern Europe, and is largely a passage migrant in Britain, including Shetland, although some birds presumably winter just offshore as they can be blown inshore by gales. This bird is an adult in breeding plumage, prospecting a small marsh which resembles its usual breeding habitat.
Grey Seal (Halichoreus grypus), Colvadale
Grey Seal (Halichoreus grypus), Colvadale
Geo of Heuken, north of Colvadale
Geo of Heuken, north of Colvadale
The Yei and Huney
The Yei and Huney
The approach to Unst Airport The last scheduled flights here were in 2001, and the airport is now disused (apart from a few emergency helicopter flights). The signs forbidding access (which I took rather more seriously than necessary) make me think that it was originally established for the military, as the closest airstrip to Saxa Vord.
The approach to Unst Airport
The last scheduled flights here were in 2001, and the airport is now disused (apart from a few emergency helicopter flights). The signs forbidding access (which I took rather more seriously than necessary) make me think that it was originally established for the military, as the closest airstrip to Saxa Vord.
Fields at Ordale Looking to Virda Field <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HP6206">HP6206</a>.
Fields at Ordale
Looking to Virda Field HP6206.
Dive boat beyond the Givv, Huney
Dive boat beyond the Givv, Huney
Unstfest Puffin beside the Yei, Huney The Unstfest Puffins made an appearance for the second successive year, encouraging people to visit various corners of Unst. This year, the Puffins were named after various islanders who appeared in the BBC series 'An Island Parish'. This is Desley.
Unstfest Puffin beside the Yei, Huney
The Unstfest Puffins made an appearance for the second successive year, encouraging people to visit various corners of Unst. This year, the Puffins were named after various islanders who appeared in the BBC series 'An Island Parish'. This is Desley.
Unstfest Puffin beside the Yei, Huney The Unstfest Puffins made an appearance for the second successive year, encouraging people to visit various corners of Unst. This year, the Puffins were named after various islanders who appeared in the BBC series 'An Island Parish'. This is Desley.
Unstfest Puffin beside the Yei, Huney
The Unstfest Puffins made an appearance for the second successive year, encouraging people to visit various corners of Unst. This year, the Puffins were named after various islanders who appeared in the BBC series 'An Island Parish'. This is Desley.
View north from the Yei, Huney
View north from the Yei, Huney
Beach west of the Yei, Huney
Beach west of the Yei, Huney
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Longa Water is located at Grid Ref: HP6306 (Lat: 60.732987, Lng: -0.83720585)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///villa.envoy.racked. Near Baltasound, Shetland Islands

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