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Billia Field

Hill, Mountain in Shetland

Scotland

Billia Field

Track to Calsta, North Roe
Track to Calsta, North Roe Credit: Mike Pennington

Billia Field is a prominent hill/mountain located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. Rising to an elevation of approximately 300 meters (984 feet), it is situated in the northern part of the main island, known as Mainland Shetland.

The hill/mountain is characterized by its distinct profile, with a gently sloping ascent that gradually steepens towards the summit. The terrain is rugged and primarily covered in heather and grass, interspersed with rocky outcrops and boulders. Due to its elevated position, Billia Field offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes, including the rolling hills, coastal cliffs, and the vast expanse of the North Sea.

The ascent to the summit of Billia Field can be achieved via various routes, with the most common approach being from the nearby settlement of Scalloway. Hikers and outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to this hill/mountain for its accessibility and relatively straightforward climb, making it a popular destination for locals and tourists alike.

The area surrounding Billia Field is rich in wildlife, with a diverse range of flora and fauna. Birdwatchers may spot a variety of species, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, while occasional sightings of otters and seals are not uncommon along the nearby coastline.

Overall, Billia Field offers an enjoyable and rewarding experience for those looking to explore the natural beauty of the Shetland Islands, providing breathtaking views and a glimpse into the region's unique ecology.

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Billia Field Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.562694/-1.3233735 or Grid Reference HU3786. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Track to Calsta, North Roe
Track to Calsta, North Roe
Track on Billia Field, North Roe
Track on Billia Field, North Roe
Skelberry, North Roe, from the Colsta track
Skelberry, North Roe, from the Colsta track
Track to Colsta on Billia Field, North Roe
Track to Colsta on Billia Field, North Roe
Skelberry, North Roe
Skelberry, North Roe
Purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), Skelberry, North Roe A very local plant in Shetland, only found in North Roe. It is however, widespread in northern latitudes and is Holarctic (found around the Arctic in Eurasia and America).
Purple saxifrage (Saxifraga oppositifolia), Skelberry, North Roe
A very local plant in Shetland, only found in North Roe. It is however, widespread in northern latitudes and is Holarctic (found around the Arctic in Eurasia and America).
Burra Voe pier Not, perhaps, suitable for other than the smallest of vessels.
Burra Voe pier
Not, perhaps, suitable for other than the smallest of vessels.
The A970 heading south The A970 just comes to a dead stop about 3 km north of here (behind the camera), at Isbister. Looking south, for the next ten miles or so 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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU4009">HU4009</a>, 80km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes on the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak.
The A970 heading south
The A970 just comes to a dead stop about 3 km north of here (behind the camera), at Isbister. Looking south, for the next ten miles or so 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 on the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak.
The A970 heading south The A970 just comes to a dead stop about 4 km north of here (behind the camera), at Isbister. Looking south, for just under ten 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 <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU4009">HU4009</a>, 80 km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes on the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak.
The A970 heading south
The A970 just comes to a dead stop about 4 km north of here (behind the camera), at Isbister. Looking south, for just under ten 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, 80 km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes on the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak.
Loch of Housetter The road on the right is, believe it or not, the main A970 on Shetland Mainland. To be fair, this far north it is not exactly busy.
Loch of Housetter
The road on the right is, believe it or not, the main A970 on Shetland Mainland. To be fair, this far north it is not exactly busy.
A970 Road A970 road near Skelberry
A970 Road
A970 road near Skelberry
A970 approaching North Roe
A970 approaching North Roe
North Roe Methodist Church, South Haa Category C Listed 1878 Mission Chapel and Manse. Its double cottage design is unusual in Shetland and more in keeping with school and schoolhouse arrangements on the mainland. It was reported in July 2014 that the church will receive £7,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to replace its windows, and help provide better facilities to make the church more suitable for wider community use.
North Roe Methodist Church, South Haa
Category C Listed 1878 Mission Chapel and Manse. Its double cottage design is unusual in Shetland and more in keeping with school and schoolhouse arrangements on the mainland. It was reported in July 2014 that the church will receive £7,100 from the Heritage Lottery Fund to replace its windows, and help provide better facilities to make the church more suitable for wider community use.
Giant's Grave, Beorgs of Housetter Two large standing stones together with a third recumbent orthostat may be the remains of a facade for a small prehistoric cairn. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6279" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://www.megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=6279">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>
Giant's Grave, Beorgs of Housetter
Two large standing stones together with a third recumbent orthostat may be the remains of a facade for a small prehistoric cairn. LinkExternal link
Trowie Knowe chambered cairn A Neolithic heel shaped chambered cairn with an irregular chamber (Scale 1m). <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/834/trowie-knowe-beorgs-of-housetter" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/834/trowie-knowe-beorgs-of-housetter">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>
Trowie Knowe chambered cairn
A Neolithic heel shaped chambered cairn with an irregular chamber (Scale 1m). LinkExternal link
Housetter Road End The unclassified road leads from the A970 to the crofting community of Housetter.
Housetter Road End
The unclassified road leads from the A970 to the crofting community of Housetter.
The Wadill Is this a ruined croft house? If so it is one of many in the remoter parts of Shetland.
The Wadill
Is this a ruined croft house? If so it is one of many in the remoter parts of Shetland.
Houlland This shot shows the difference between the improved grazing land and the unimproved moorland beyond. This is one of several places in Shetland named Houlland; in this case it is a Burn of Houlland, not visible in the shot, which drains this area into Burra Voe beyond.
Houlland
This shot shows the difference between the improved grazing land and the unimproved moorland beyond. This is one of several places in Shetland named Houlland; in this case it is a Burn of Houlland, not visible in the shot, which drains this area into Burra Voe beyond.
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Billia Field is located at Grid Ref: HU3786 (Lat: 60.562694, Lng: -1.3233735)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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