Breck of Ramnageo

Hill, Mountain in Shetland

Scotland

Breck of Ramnageo

Ruined crofthouse on the Ness of Ramnageo
Ruined crofthouse on the Ness of Ramnageo Credit: Mike Pennington

Breck of Ramnageo is a prominent hill located in the Shetland Islands, which are situated off the northern coast of Scotland. It is one of the many hills scattered across the archipelago and holds significance due to its unique geological features and stunning natural beauty.

Rising to an elevation of approximately 165 meters (541 feet), Breck of Ramnageo offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Its location on the southern part of the Shetland mainland provides visitors with a magnificent vantage point to appreciate the rugged coastline, rolling green hills, and the vast expanse of the North Atlantic Ocean.

The hill is characterized by its gentle slopes covered in a patchwork of heather, grasses, and wildflowers, which create a vibrant tapestry of colors during the summer months. As visitors ascend Breck of Ramnageo, they may come across remnants of dry-stone walls and ancient ruins, serving as a reminder of the island's rich historical heritage.

Nature enthusiasts are drawn to Breck of Ramnageo for its diverse flora and fauna. It is home to several bird species, including puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, which nest along the cliffsides. The surrounding area also hosts an array of wildlife, such as otters, seals, and occasional sightings of whales and dolphins in the waters below.

Breck of Ramnageo offers an ideal location for outdoor activities like hiking and photography, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the tranquil and unspoiled beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Breck of Ramnageo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.681757/-0.85335279 or Grid Reference HP6200. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruined crofthouse on the Ness of Ramnageo
Ruined crofthouse on the Ness of Ramnageo
Ness of Ramnageo A ruined planticrub (shelter for growing crops) on the Ness; Fetlar is in the distance.
Ness of Ramnageo
A ruined planticrub (shelter for growing crops) on the Ness; Fetlar is in the distance.
Beaches on the west of the Ness of Ramnageo The ruined croft at Littlegarth can just be seen in the distance.
Beaches on the west of the Ness of Ramnageo
The ruined croft at Littlegarth can just be seen in the distance.
Coastline below Littlegarth Uyea isle is in the distance.
Coastline below Littlegarth
Uyea isle is in the distance.
Cliffs at Littlegarth Fulmars are beginning to return to ledges left empty for most of the winter.
Cliffs at Littlegarth
Fulmars are beginning to return to ledges left empty for most of the winter.
Wick of Fauld Looking across the wick from Littlegarth towards Ramnageo.
Wick of Fauld
Looking across the wick from Littlegarth towards Ramnageo.
Beach on Ness of Ramnageo Looking towards Fetlar.
Beach on Ness of Ramnageo
Looking towards Fetlar.
Wick of Fauld from Ramnageo Looking towards Littlegarth.
Wick of Fauld from Ramnageo
Looking towards Littlegarth.
Tur Ness, Uyea Isle The ruined building on Tur Ness, with salmon cages in the foreground and a small boat in the background.
Tur Ness, Uyea Isle
The ruined building on Tur Ness, with salmon cages in the foreground and a small boat in the background.
Ness of Ramnageo Looking out towards Wedder Holm, with Fetlar in the distance.
Ness of Ramnageo
Looking out towards Wedder Holm, with Fetlar in the distance.
Scranklings, Ness of Ramnageo This unusual piece of coastline along the east side of the Ness of Ramnageo has the strangely appropriate-sounding name of Scranklings, according to the 1:10,000 map.
Scranklings, Ness of Ramnageo
This unusual piece of coastline along the east side of the Ness of Ramnageo has the strangely appropriate-sounding name of Scranklings, according to the 1:10,000 map.
Stubbi Geos, Ramnageo I had always assumed that at least one of these geos was the eponymous Ramnageo ('Raven's geo') but according to the map they are named Stubbi Geos.
Stubbi Geos, Ramnageo
I had always assumed that at least one of these geos was the eponymous Ramnageo ('Raven's geo') but according to the map they are named Stubbi Geos.
Wester Stubbi Geo, Ness of Ramnageo Looking south towards Fetlar, with Haaf Gruney on the left and Wedder Hom on the right.
Wester Stubbi Geo, Ness of Ramnageo
Looking south towards Fetlar, with Haaf Gruney on the left and Wedder Hom on the right.
Easter Stubbi Geo, Ness of Ramnageo The top of the cliff is in one gridsquare, but the bottom of the cliff is in the next.
Easter Stubbi Geo, Ness of Ramnageo
The top of the cliff is in one gridsquare, but the bottom of the cliff is in the next.
Viktoria Viking in Skuda Sound Viktoria Viking is a Norwegian-registered fish-carrier, which seems to spend its time collecting salmon from fish farms around Shetland. Here, it has just left the cages in Skuda Sound in the shelter of Uyea isle.
Viktoria Viking in Skuda Sound
Viktoria Viking is a Norwegian-registered fish-carrier, which seems to spend its time collecting salmon from fish farms around Shetland. Here, it has just left the cages in Skuda Sound in the shelter of Uyea isle.
MV Norholm at fish cages off Uyea The Norholm is a live fish carrier. Uyea is behind, with Wether Holm on the left further out and Fetlar in the background.
MV Norholm at fish cages off Uyea
The Norholm is a live fish carrier. Uyea is behind, with Wether Holm on the left further out and Fetlar in the background.
Stubbi Geos, Ramnageo, Muness
Stubbi Geos, Ramnageo, Muness
Scranklings, Ness of Ramnageo, Muness
Scranklings, Ness of Ramnageo, Muness
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Breck of Ramnageo is located at Grid Ref: HP6200 (Lat: 60.681757, Lng: -0.85335279)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Ramnageo
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