Ugasta

Beach in Shetland

Scotland

Ugasta

Road west of Brough Lodge The B9088 drops down to the pier at Ugasta on the west coast of Fetlar.
Road west of Brough Lodge Credit: Oliver Dixon

Ugasta Beach, located on the Shetland Islands in Scotland, is a picturesque coastal area renowned for its natural beauty and tranquility. Situated on the west coast of the mainland, the beach offers visitors stunning views of the surrounding rugged landscape and the vast, sparkling Atlantic Ocean.

The beach itself is a sandy expanse, stretching for approximately 2 miles, and is backed by rolling sand dunes and grassy hillocks. Its remote location ensures a peaceful atmosphere, making it an ideal spot for relaxation and solitude. The clear turquoise waters of the Atlantic gently lap against the shore, inviting visitors to take a refreshing swim or simply enjoy a leisurely stroll along the sandy beach.

Ugasta Beach is also known for its rich biodiversity, attracting wildlife enthusiasts and nature lovers. The surrounding dunes and grasslands provide a habitat for various bird species, including oystercatchers, terns, and curlews. Seals can often be spotted basking on the nearby rocks, while otters occasionally make an appearance near the shoreline.

Access to Ugasta Beach is relatively easy, with a car park located nearby and a short walk through the dunes leading to the beach itself. The lack of commercial development in the area ensures an unspoiled and pristine environment for visitors to enjoy.

Overall, Ugasta Beach offers a peaceful retreat where visitors can immerse themselves in the beauty of nature, enjoy the serenity of the coastline, and appreciate the diverse wildlife that calls this area home.

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Ugasta Images

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Road west of Brough Lodge The B9088 drops down to the pier at Ugasta on the west coast of Fetlar.
Road west of Brough Lodge
The B9088 drops down to the pier at Ugasta on the west coast of Fetlar.
Shetland ponies below Sugil
Shetland ponies below Sugil
The Tower at Brough Lodge A Victorian folly overlooking the west coast of Fetlar.
The Tower at Brough Lodge
A Victorian folly overlooking the west coast of Fetlar.
Three roadside containers Purpose unknown, these containers stand by the road to the Fetlar ferry terminal.
Three roadside containers
Purpose unknown, these containers stand by the road to the Fetlar ferry terminal.
Roadside livestock pens By the road from the Fetlar ferry terminal.
Roadside livestock pens
By the road from the Fetlar ferry terminal.
New harbour construction at Hamar Ness New pier and breakwater adjacent to the present Fetlar ferry terminal part financed by the Shetland Islands Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
New harbour construction at Hamar Ness
New pier and breakwater adjacent to the present Fetlar ferry terminal part financed by the Shetland Islands Council and the European Regional Development Fund.
Approaching the ferry landing on Fetlar Seen from the ferry from Unst. The new breakwater under construction can be seen on the right.
Approaching the ferry landing on Fetlar
Seen from the ferry from Unst. The new breakwater under construction can be seen on the right.
Ruined cottage at Uskister
Ruined cottage at Uskister
Dunlin (Calidris alpina) on the beach at Ugasta by Brough Lodge Dunlin breed quite commonly on moorland in Shetland. This is either a local bird feeding on the shore or a late migrant still heading north.
Dunlin (Calidris alpina) on the beach at Ugasta by Brough Lodge
Dunlin breed quite commonly on moorland in Shetland. This is either a local bird feeding on the shore or a late migrant still heading north.
Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) at Ugasta by Brough Lodge Ringed Plovers breed quite commonly in Shetland, most often in coastal habitats.
Ringed Plover (Charadrius hiaticula) at Ugasta by Brough Lodge
Ringed Plovers breed quite commonly in Shetland, most often in coastal habitats.
Buoy off Hamars Ness Daaey and the Calf of Daaey in the background.
Buoy off Hamars Ness
Daaey and the Calf of Daaey in the background.
Mire at Sanslogins, north of Gallow Hill
Mire at Sanslogins, north of Gallow Hill
Track to telecoms mast at Ponsil, Lambhoga
Track to telecoms mast at Ponsil, Lambhoga
View north over Mires of Oddsetter Saxa Vord on Unst is in the distance.
View north over Mires of Oddsetter
Saxa Vord on Unst is in the distance.
Dilapidated pier at Ugasta, near Brough Lodge
Dilapidated pier at Ugasta, near Brough Lodge
Beach at Ugasta, near Brough Lodge
Beach at Ugasta, near Brough Lodge
Urie One of several ruins at Urie, set amongst lush grassland.
Urie
One of several ruins at Urie, set amongst lush grassland.
Fetlar: signpost to Funzie Looking along the western side of the island, while the road heads east across to Funzie (pronounced Finnie) on the B9088.
Fetlar: signpost to Funzie
Looking along the western side of the island, while the road heads east across to Funzie (pronounced Finnie) on the B9088.
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Ugasta is located at Grid Ref: HU5792 (Lat: 60.614133, Lng: -0.94578311)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 60.614133,-0.94578311
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 60.6147825/-0.9376424
Tower (Remains)
Historic: ruins
Lat/Long: 60.6130952/-0.9411087
Life Ring
Emergency: life_ring
Lat/Long: 60.6136939/-0.946054
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.6121149/-0.9378672
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.6121839/-0.9389154
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.6122732/-0.9403849
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.6123511/-0.9415891
Give Way
Direction: backward
Lat/Long: 60.61162/-0.939042
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