Hill of Sherin

Hill, Mountain in Shetland

Scotland

Hill of Sherin

Houses at Ulsta Seen from Easter Knowes on the road to Burravoe. — Houses at Ulsta Credit: Oliver Dixon

The Hill of Sherin is a prominent hill located on the island of Shetland in Scotland. Standing at a height of 284 meters (932 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape and the North Sea. The hill is a popular destination for hikers and outdoor enthusiasts, with a well-marked trail leading to the summit.

At the top of the Hill of Sherin, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of the rugged coastline, rolling hills, and picturesque villages that make up the Shetland Islands. On a clear day, it is possible to see as far as the neighboring islands of Orkney and even the mainland of Scotland.

The hill is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds of prey such as eagles and falcons, as well as grazing sheep and ponies. The diverse flora and fauna of the area add to the natural beauty of the landscape.

Overall, the Hill of Sherin is a must-visit destination for those looking to experience the stunning scenery and outdoor recreation opportunities that the Shetland Islands have to offer.

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Hill of Sherin Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.522231/-1.1524178 or Grid Reference HU4682. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houses at Ulsta

Seen from Easter Knowes on the road to Burravoe.

Oliver Dixon

Boggy moorland by the Cada Burn

Looking down to Hamma Voe.

Oliver Dixon

Boggy moorland above the road to Burravoe

Oliver Dixon

West Yell: Ness of Sound

A small (almost) island attached to Yell by an isthmus. In the background is Ronas Hill, on the mainland of Shetland.

Chris Downer

West Yell: postbox № ZE2 39

A small postbox, a modern replacement for the old box still in its pillar a little beyond (see HU4582 : West Yell: disused postbox for a close-up). Its collection time, daily except Sunday, is 10:15am.

Chris Downer

West Yell: disused postbox

A George V-reign postbox, long disused and situated a couple of yards from its modern replacement (see HU4582 : West Yell: postbox № ZE2 39). An Ordnance Survey benchmark is etched into the stone pillar.

Chris Downer

Ulsta: the post office

A tiny post office serving the little village of Ulsta, open weekdays from 9am till 1pm. I was glad to make use of it as a cashpoint. The almost makeshift postbox in the wall is seen here: HU4680 : Ulsta: postbox at the post office.

Chris Downer

Ulsta: postbox at the post office

No more than a slot in the wall of HU4680 : Ulsta: the post office, this is Ulsta's postbox and is evidently emptied from inside the post office. I would usually give this image the title "Postbox № ..." but it seems to have escaped inclusion on the Royal Mail's list, possibly because the list exists to inform which size information plate is required and this box does not have one.

Chris Downer

Ulsta: view towards Uynarey

Looking across the road junction at the north end of the village, with the island of Uynarey a short distance across Yell Sound. The main A968 across Yell is the major road at this junction.

Chris Downer

Ruins at Clothan, West Yell

The Ness of Sound is in the background, and North Mainland is beyond that.

Mike Pennington

Ruin at North-the-burn, Setter, West Yell

Mike Pennington

Ness of Sound, West Yell

Mike Pennington

House at Sound, West Yell

Overlooking Yell Sound.

Mike Pennington

Kirkhouse, West Yell

Ronas Hill is in the background.

Mike Pennington

Arisdale Burn on Yell

Trout fishing on Arisdale Burn above the ruined house along the track to the crash site of an RAF Catalina at Willa-mina Hoga.

Jon Beer

West Yell: a house with a view

A small house alongside the A968, with fine views across Ness of Sound, the headland that is connected to Yell by an isthmus. Uynarey is the island behind it.

Chris Downer