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Bight of Boga

Bay in Shetland

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Bight of Boga

Sand Voe Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland. This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2713084">HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement</a>)
Sand Voe Credit: Rob Farrow

The Bight of Boga is a picturesque bay located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated on the west coast of the mainland, this bay offers breathtaking views and is a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.

The bay is characterized by its rugged coastline, with towering cliffs and rocky outcrops surrounding the clear blue waters. The beach itself is a mix of pebbles and sand, providing a serene and tranquil atmosphere for visitors.

Bight of Boga is also known for its diverse wildlife. Seals can often be spotted lounging on the rocks, while a variety of seabirds soar overhead. The waters are home to an array of marine life, including various species of fish and crustaceans.

For outdoor enthusiasts, the bay is an excellent location for activities such as fishing, kayaking, and snorkeling. The calm waters and sheltered nature of the bay make it an ideal spot for beginners and experienced adventurers alike.

Not far from the bay, there are several walking trails that offer stunning views of the surrounding landscape. These trails allow visitors to explore the nearby hills and cliffs, providing a unique perspective of the Bight of Boga.

Overall, the Bight of Boga is a natural gem in the Shetland Islands, offering a peaceful and scenic escape for those seeking to immerse themselves in the beauty of the Scottish coastline.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.612135/-1.3442776 or Grid Reference HU3592. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Sand Voe Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland. This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2713084">HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement</a>)
Sand Voe
Sand Voe is an inlet at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland. This view is of the sandy / shingly beach at the southern end of the voe near to the eponymously named settlement of Sandvoe (see HU3690 : Sandvoe settlement)
Sandvoe settlement The few houses that make up the settlement of Sandvoe at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland as seen from its little beach on the voe (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2713080">HU3690 : Sand Voe</a>), with the burn seen nearest the camera about to flow into the sea.
Sandvoe settlement
The few houses that make up the settlement of Sandvoe at the north of the Northmavine area of Mainland, Shetland as seen from its little beach on the voe (see HU3690 : Sand Voe), with the burn seen nearest the camera about to flow into the sea.
Traditional Haystacks Some good old fashioned haystacks at Isbister
Traditional Haystacks
Some good old fashioned haystacks at Isbister
The end of the road The end of the road at Sandvoe
The end of the road
The end of the road at Sandvoe
Irisbeds, Isbister, North Roe
Irisbeds, Isbister, North Roe
Sandvoe, North Roe
Sandvoe, North Roe
Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe
Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe
Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe The slopes of the hill of Lanchestoo beyond. The house gained some fame as the residence of Simon King during the filming of Simon King's Shetland. It is only accessible by vehicle by driving along the beach.
Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe
The slopes of the hill of Lanchestoo beyond. The house gained some fame as the residence of Simon King during the filming of Simon King's Shetland. It is only accessible by vehicle by driving along the beach.
Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe From the beach on a low tide.
Benigarth, beside Sand Voe, North Roe
From the beach on a low tide.
East shore of Sand Voe, North Roe Looking towards Orrwick Taing.
East shore of Sand Voe, North Roe
Looking towards Orrwick Taing.
Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe Not it's sandiest aspect.
Beach at the head of Sand Voe, North Roe
Not it's sandiest aspect.
Land Rover on the beach at Sand Voe, North Roe The crofter has just been to feed sheep on the far end of the beach.
Land Rover on the beach at Sand Voe, North Roe
The crofter has just been to feed sheep on the far end of the beach.
Lanchestoo Trig First top today after navigating past some Shetland Ponies with Tricky Speirs. Name: Lanchestoo Hill number: 4919 Height: 130m / 427ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: Hu Grid ref: HU 37516 91596 Summit feature: trig point: OS measurement Drop: 113m Col: 17m HU371902
Lanchestoo Trig
First top today after navigating past some Shetland Ponies with Tricky Speirs. Name: Lanchestoo Hill number: 4919 Height: 130m / 427ft Area: 22: Shetland Islands Class: Hu Grid ref: HU 37516 91596 Summit feature: trig point: OS measurement Drop: 113m Col: 17m HU371902
End Of The A970 Isbister is the end of the A970 and where we parked for our walk to Lanchestoo trig point.
End Of The A970
Isbister is the end of the A970 and where we parked for our walk to Lanchestoo trig point.
The end of the road The A970 just comes to a dead stop here at Isbister. Looking south, for the first ten or a dozen 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>, 80km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes in the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak. It is, of course, possible to walk further north for nearly 5 kilometres, to the Point of Fethaland (though I did not have time to do this). Only two inhabited islands, Yell and Unst, get even further north and into Myriad HP.
The end of the road
The A970 just comes to a dead stop here at Isbister. Looking south, for the first ten or a dozen 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, 80km away, it is a splendid road, upgraded (like other main routes in the Shetland Islands) when the oil money was at its peak. It is, of course, possible to walk further north for nearly 5 kilometres, to the Point of Fethaland (though I did not have time to do this). Only two inhabited islands, Yell and Unst, get even further north and into Myriad HP.
The Loch of Flugarth Good flowers in the foreground.
The Loch of Flugarth
Good flowers in the foreground.
Sand Voe, near Isbister
Sand Voe, near Isbister
South from Isbister This is the extreme northern end of the A970, Shetland's principal road, the other end of which is at Grutness just south of Sumburgh Airport. Here it is little more than a track serving an isolated farmstead but over most of its length it is a well maintained fast road.
South from Isbister
This is the extreme northern end of the A970, Shetland's principal road, the other end of which is at Grutness just south of Sumburgh Airport. Here it is little more than a track serving an isolated farmstead but over most of its length it is a well maintained fast road.
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Bight of Boga is located at Grid Ref: HU3592 (Lat: 60.612135, Lng: -1.3442776)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///iteration.retained.buffoon. Near Ulsta, Shetland Islands

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