Litla Dale

Valley in Shetland

Scotland

Litla Dale

Fence and Grass The cliff edge is just at the top here. — Fence and Grass Credit: Des Blenkinsopp

Litla Dale is a picturesque valley located in the Shetland Islands, which form part of Scotland, United Kingdom. Nestled on the east coast of the mainland, Litla Dale is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and tranquil surroundings. The valley is situated between two hills, offering visitors breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes.

The valley is characterized by its lush green meadows, dotted with colorful wildflowers during the spring and summer months. It is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and occasionally, seals can be spotted along the nearby coastline.

Litla Dale is a popular destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The valley offers several walking trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural wonders at their own pace. The trails lead through wooded areas, alongside babbling brooks, and up the hills, offering panoramic views of the valley and the North Sea beyond.

In addition to its natural attractions, Litla Dale is also steeped in history. The remains of an ancient settlement dating back to the Iron Age can be found within the valley. These archaeological sites provide a glimpse into the lives of the early inhabitants of the Shetland Islands.

Overall, Litla Dale is a hidden gem in the Shetland Islands, offering visitors a chance to immerse themselves in the beauty of nature and explore the rich history of the region.

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Litla Dale Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.722524/-1.0500717 or Grid Reference HP5104. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fence and Grass The cliff edge is just at the top here.

Fence and Grass

The cliff edge is just at the top here.

Des Blenkinsopp

Rocky Coast at Brei Wick

Rocky Coast at Brei Wick

Des Blenkinsopp

Sheep in the Seaweed There were quite a few sheep down on the rocks here tucking into this stuff.

Sheep in the Seaweed

There were quite a few sheep down on the rocks here tucking into this stuff.

Des Blenkinsopp

Rocky Shore, Ness of Houlland On one side of the Ness of Houlland is the beautiful Breckon Sands beach. On the other side, the shoreline reverts to being less hospitable.
The orange thing is some of the assorted fishing debris that washes up from time to time.

Rocky Shore, Ness of Houlland

On one side of the Ness of Houlland is the beautiful Breckon Sands beach. On the other side, the shoreline reverts to being less hospitable. The orange thing is some of the assorted fishing debris that washes up from time to time.

Des Blenkinsopp

Site of a Settlement, Ness of Houlland This is the site of a big area of archaeological remains. This view shows the large enclosure at the centre of the site. Closer to, the outlines of huts and buildings are easy to find.
Some of it has already vanished into the sea from erosion.

Site of a Settlement, Ness of Houlland

This is the site of a big area of archaeological remains. This view shows the large enclosure at the centre of the site. Closer to, the outlines of huts and buildings are easy to find. Some of it has already vanished into the sea from erosion.

Des Blenkinsopp

Ancient Walls Part of a large settlement site near the Sands of Breckon.

Ancient Walls

Part of a large settlement site near the Sands of Breckon.

Des Blenkinsopp

Birrier Stack A small island with a spot height of 23 metres marked on the map.
It looks like it should be more, somehow.

Birrier Stack

A small island with a spot height of 23 metres marked on the map. It looks like it should be more, somehow.

Des Blenkinsopp

Ancient Walls 2 Another view on this ancient settlement site.

Ancient Walls 2

Another view on this ancient settlement site.

Des Blenkinsopp

Sands of Breckon

Sands of Breckon

Des Blenkinsopp

Red Gates at Gloup The farm here has invested in some red paint and brightened up all their gates.

Red Gates at Gloup

The farm here has invested in some red paint and brightened up all their gates.

Des Blenkinsopp

On a wall at Gloup This is close to the Fishermen&#039;s Memorial.
A load of old metal spheres on top of a wall.
Are they old floats for fishing nets?
The closest I&#039;ve seen to this was in Italy where they were ripening pumpkins.
That&#039;s not much help really.

On a wall at Gloup

This is close to the Fishermen's Memorial. A load of old metal spheres on top of a wall. Are they old floats for fishing nets? The closest I've seen to this was in Italy where they were ripening pumpkins. That's not much help really.

Des Blenkinsopp

Fishermen's Memorial Sign The memorial is a short walk from the road.
Hay cutting going on in the background.

Fishermen's Memorial Sign

The memorial is a short walk from the road. Hay cutting going on in the background.

Des Blenkinsopp

Fencepost with a hat on Not being from round here, when I first saw this I thought somebody had been messing about, but then I noticed a lot of other posts topped with assorted buckets, boxes, hard hats etc.
I guess it protects the wood against rain soaking down the grain and rotting the post.
Good idea.

Fencepost with a hat on

Not being from round here, when I first saw this I thought somebody had been messing about, but then I noticed a lot of other posts topped with assorted buckets, boxes, hard hats etc. I guess it protects the wood against rain soaking down the grain and rotting the post. Good idea.

Des Blenkinsopp

On The Point Of Whack The Point of Whack on Gloup Ness, to be precise.
This is a small promontory off the main headland, with the Geo of Whack on the left.
Am I being over imaginative, or is there something sheep-like about that rock?

On The Point Of Whack

The Point of Whack on Gloup Ness, to be precise. This is a small promontory off the main headland, with the Geo of Whack on the left. Am I being over imaginative, or is there something sheep-like about that rock?

Des Blenkinsopp

Looking at the view, Gloup Ness The name Gloup comes from Old Norse for a ravine.

Looking at the view, Gloup Ness

The name Gloup comes from Old Norse for a ravine.

Des Blenkinsopp

Skulls on a Tomb, St Olaf's Churchyard The remains of St Olaf&#039;s church are just beyond this rather creepy old tomb with its skulls and bones.
St Olaf (995-1030) was a king of Norway. There is a long page about him on Wikipedia <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_II_of_Norway" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olaf_II_of_Norway">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>. which suggests that he wasn&#039;t exactly up there with the apostles in the league of saintliness, but as he is the Patron saint of Norway I will tactfully leave it there.

Skulls on a Tomb, St Olaf's Churchyard

The remains of St Olaf's church are just beyond this rather creepy old tomb with its skulls and bones. St Olaf (995-1030) was a king of Norway. There is a long page about him on Wikipedia Link

. which suggests that he wasn't exactly up there with the apostles in the league of saintliness, but as he is the Patron saint of Norway I will tactfully leave it there.

Des Blenkinsopp

Kirk Loch From St Olaf&#039;s Churchyard.

Kirk Loch

From St Olaf's Churchyard.

Des Blenkinsopp

Inside the Coastguard Hut This is fairly surreal.
Inside the flimsy hut tied down with wires shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/792324">HP5005 : Coastguard hut</a>, you look through the salt stained windows expecting to see dead flies and old beer cans, and there&#039;s himself on the phone in his nice pullover.
A fine effort from somebody in this out of the way place.

Inside the Coastguard Hut

This is fairly surreal. Inside the flimsy hut tied down with wires shown in HP5005 : Coastguard hut, you look through the salt stained windows expecting to see dead flies and old beer cans, and there's himself on the phone in his nice pullover. A fine effort from somebody in this out of the way place.

Des Blenkinsopp

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Litla Dale is located at Grid Ref: HP5104 (Lat: 60.722524, Lng: -1.0500717)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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