Croo Green

Downs, Moorland in Shetland

Scotland

Croo Green

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

Croo Green, located in Shetland, is a picturesque area encompassing both downs and moorland landscapes. Situated in the northernmost part of Scotland, Shetland is known for its stunning natural beauty and unique wildlife, and Croo Green is no exception.

The downs of Croo Green are characterized by rolling hills covered in lush green grasses and dotted with scattered shrubs and wildflowers. These open expanses offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and provide a peaceful retreat for visitors. The downs harbor a diverse array of plant and animal species, including heather, gorse, and various birds such as skylarks and meadow pipits.

Adjacent to the downs, the moorland of Croo Green adds to the area's charm with its rugged and wild terrain. Here, visitors can witness the untouched beauty of the Shetland landscape, characterized by rocky outcrops, peat bogs, and patches of heather. Moorland birds such as curlews and golden plovers can be spotted, adding to the area's rich wildlife.

Croo Green is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts, offering opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography. The area is also popular among nature conservationists, as it provides habitat for several rare and endangered species, including the Shetland wren and the great yellow bumblebee.

With its stunning vistas and diverse ecosystems, Croo Green in Shetland is a must-visit destination for those seeking to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Scottish countryside.

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Croo Green Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.589546/-1.3121334 or Grid Reference HU3789. 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

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

Alpacas, Isbister, North Roe

Mike Pennington

Irisbeds, Isbister, 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

Shetland Potez

This French 'Potez' plane crash-landed at Sumburgh in 1981, and was brought here, 80km north, to its final resting place. One has to wonder why anyone would wish to do this, but also admire the tenacity that he must have shown. There is a descriptive plaque, which is just in the next square west. I have submitted a photo - see HU3690 : The "Shetland Potez" plaque. It is of poor quality (the moderator must have been feeling generous), partly but not entirely because the plaque itself is in bad condition. However I submitted it because there was no other image on site, the plaque will continue to deteriorate, and with judicious zooming you can make out most of the story behind this extraordinary scene.

David Purchase

The "Shetland Potez" plaque

The "Shetland Potez" is a French plane which crash-landed at Sumburgh in 1981. The plane itself is in the next square east - see, for example, HU3790 : 'Plane Daft or HU3790 : Shetland Potez. This is not a very clear photo, but I submitted it as there is nothing better on site, and the plaque itself is deteriorating. I think that, if you zoom in, most of the text can be read, though possibly with difficulty. Above the plaque is a sign which reads "Land's End 747 miles". Well, Land's End is in SW3425, and I make it 748 miles. But these things depend on your exact basis of calculation, and 747 is close enough - to say nothing of being a number with much more resonance to aircraft fans!

David Purchase