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Yamna Field

Hill, Mountain in Shetland

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Yamna Field

Moorland above North Gluss Looking towards Yamna Field.
Moorland above North Gluss Credit: Mike Pennington

Yamna Field, also known as Yamna Hill or Yamna Mountain, is a prominent geological feature located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 251 meters (823 feet), it is one of the highest points on the island of Unst, the northernmost inhabited island in the British Isles.

Yamna Field is characterized by its distinctive rounded shape, typical of a glacially formed hill or mountain. It is composed predominantly of ancient granite and gneiss rocks, remnants of the Caledonian orogeny that occurred around 400 million years ago.

The summit of Yamna Field offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, including the North Sea to the east and the rugged coastline of Unst to the west. On a clear day, it is even possible to catch a glimpse of the Shetland mainland in the distance.

Due to its prominent position and stunning vistas, Yamna Field is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts. Several well-marked trails lead to the summit, providing a moderately challenging but rewarding hiking experience. The surrounding area is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with heather, mosses, and lichens covering the hillside, and bird species such as puffins and razorbills frequenting the nearby cliffs.

Yamna Field is not only a natural landmark but also an important cultural site. Archaeological investigations have revealed the presence of prehistoric settlements and burial mounds in the vicinity, highlighting the long history of human occupation in this remote corner of the Shetland Islands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.478274/-1.3896932 or Grid Reference HU3377. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Moorland above North Gluss Looking towards Yamna Field.
Moorland above North Gluss
Looking towards Yamna Field.
East Burn flowing into the head of Gluss Voe at Bardister
East Burn flowing into the head of Gluss Voe at Bardister
Knowes, Gluss
Knowes, Gluss
North Gluss
North Gluss
Eela Water Ronas Hill (the highest hill in Shetland) and Mid Field beyond.
Eela Water
Ronas Hill (the highest hill in Shetland) and Mid Field beyond.
The north tip of Punds Water
The north tip of Punds Water
Punds Water View from the lay-by at Punds Water
Punds Water
View from the lay-by at Punds Water
Single track road View of the A970 single track road heading north
Single track road
View of the A970 single track road heading north
Burn of Eelawater The outflow from Eela Water. Heading for Hamar Voe.
Burn of Eelawater
The outflow from Eela Water. Heading for Hamar Voe.
Peat cutting Stacked for drying.
Peat cutting
Stacked for drying.
Road junction on A970 The A970 is a single-carriageway road that runs from south to north of Mainland Shetland, Scotland. The road also spurs to Scalloway and Hillswick. This is the spur for Hillswick so all three roads are the A970! Note the new road cutting directly over the hill while the old road meanders beside the loch and around the hill.
Road junction on A970
The A970 is a single-carriageway road that runs from south to north of Mainland Shetland, Scotland. The road also spurs to Scalloway and Hillswick. This is the spur for Hillswick so all three roads are the A970! Note the new road cutting directly over the hill while the old road meanders beside the loch and around the hill.
Northbound A970, Punds Water The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A970" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A970">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> SABRE
Northbound A970, Punds Water
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Cattle Grid on Side Road near Punds Water
Cattle Grid on Side Road near Punds Water
Northbound A970 towards Sandy Lochs The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A970" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A970">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> SABRE
Northbound A970 towards Sandy Lochs
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Flossy Loch, Shetland
Flossy Loch, Shetland
Cattle Grid on the A970 The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A970" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A970">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> SABRE
Cattle Grid on the A970
The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. LinkExternal link SABRE
Little People Watching the A970 Garden gnomes on the rocks alongside the A970 near Urafirth
Little People Watching the A970
Garden gnomes on the rocks alongside the A970 near Urafirth
Wester Water mill and sluice The old sluice way to channel water to this mill is clearly seen here.
Wester Water mill and sluice
The old sluice way to channel water to this mill is clearly seen here.
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Yamna Field is located at Grid Ref: HU3377 (Lat: 60.478274, Lng: -1.3896932)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///engrossed.quality.loosens. Near Brae, Shetland Islands

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