Kroklahellia

Cliff, Slope in Shetland

Scotland

Kroklahellia

Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar Credit: Mike Pennington

Kroklahellia is a prominent cliff and slope located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the island of Shetland, Kroklahellia offers breathtaking views of the North Atlantic Ocean and the rugged surrounding landscape.

The cliff at Kroklahellia is a towering natural formation that stretches approximately 200 meters in height, making it one of the highest cliffs in the region. The cliff face is composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, displaying the geological history of the area. Over time, erosion caused by the relentless pounding of the waves has shaped the cliff's distinctive features, including dramatic overhangs and jagged edges.

Adjacent to the cliff is a steep slope that gradually descends towards the shoreline. This slope is covered in a lush carpet of heather, grasses, and wildflowers during the summer months, providing a vibrant display of colors against the backdrop of the ocean. The slope is an ideal habitat for a variety of bird species, including puffins, fulmars, and gannets, which nest in the cliffs and can often be observed swooping and diving in the skies above.

Kroklahellia is a popular destination for hikers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers due to its stunning natural beauty and rich wildlife. Visitors can access the site via a well-maintained footpath, which offers panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the nearby islands. However, caution is advised when exploring the cliff and slope, as the terrain can be challenging and potentially hazardous.

Overall, Kroklahellia is a remarkable geological feature and an outstanding example of the raw and rugged beauty that the Shetland Islands have to offer.

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Kroklahellia Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.592175/-0.88767561 or Grid Reference HU6190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

Three Geos, Hoganeap, Fetlar

Although this area seems to be named Three Stacks on the OS 1:10000 map, I am informed by Andrew Leaper of Fetlar that the area in the photo is named Three Geos and that Three Stacks is further north along the coast.

Mike Pennington

Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga

There is a very good track from the car park beside Fetlar Kirk up onto Lamb Hoga with views to Out Skerries, Bressay and across the whole of Fetlar. I had assumed that Lamb Hoga would be pronounced as written but oh no, it's pronounced as a single word "Lahmuga" with the stress on the first sylable "Lahm".

Mark Stockdale

The Peat Road

The bogs of Lamb Hoga provided Fetlar with high quality fuel. Every year, islanders would move to the peninsula to cast and dry peats. The fuel was then taken off via this road or by boat across to Aith for the eastern side of the island. The beach at Tresta is in the background along with Vord Hill.

Richard Webb

Peat Road, Lamb Hoga

The route which was used to carry winter fuel off the bogs of Lamb Hoga up to the 1950s.

Richard Webb

Bog, Lamb Hoga

The west side of Gillis Field which was the source of Fetlar's peat. The moorland is now home to many bonxies and they were pretty mean today.

Richard Webb

The Dale

A shallow reentrant on the boggy Lamb Hoga plateau. There is a view over the Wick of Tresta towards Aithbank where peats cut here were once landed.

Richard Webb

The Peat Road

Lamb Hoga was the source of Fetlar's peat and this was one of the ways the peat was carried to the crofts. Much of the peat was taken out by boat and landed at Airthbank.

Richard Webb