Dyke-end Geo

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Shetland

Scotland

Dyke-end Geo

Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Dyke-end Geo is a picturesque inlet located on the island of Shetland in Scotland. It is classified as a sea, estuary, and creek due to its unique geographical features and its connection to the North Sea.

Situated on the southwestern coast of Shetland, Dyke-end Geo is known for its stunning natural beauty and diverse marine life. The area is characterized by its rocky coastline, with towering cliffs and jagged formations that provide a dramatic backdrop to the tranquil waters. The sea at Dyke-end Geo is typically calm, making it an ideal spot for various water activities such as boating, fishing, and kayaking.

The estuary aspect of Dyke-end Geo is evident in the presence of several small streams and rivulets that flow into the inlet, creating a brackish environment where freshwater and saltwater mix. This unique ecosystem supports a rich array of plant and animal species, including various types of seaweed, mollusks, and fish.

Dyke-end Geo also serves as a vital habitat for numerous bird species, with its sheltered waters and surrounding cliffs providing nesting sites and foraging grounds. Visitors can often spot seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and gulls, as well as the occasional seal or otter.

Overall, Dyke-end Geo offers a captivating blend of natural beauty, diverse marine life, and unique geological formations. Its status as a sea, estuary, and creek makes it a fascinating destination for nature enthusiasts and those seeking a peaceful coastal retreat.

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Dyke-end Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.986025/-1.3382913 or Grid Reference HU3722. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Loose Head, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
St Ninian's Ayre from the air
St Ninian's Ayre from the air
St Ninian's Ayre
St Ninian's Ayre
St Ninian's Ayre
St Ninian's Ayre
Track on St Ninian's Isle Leading down to the tombolo which ties the island to the mainland.
Track on St Ninian's Isle
Leading down to the tombolo which ties the island to the mainland.
Ruins of St Ninian's Chapel In the middle distance, the tombolo which ties St Ninian's Isle to the mainland.
Ruins of St Ninian's Chapel
In the middle distance, the tombolo which ties St Ninian's Isle to the mainland.
Inlet on the west coast of St Ninian's Isle Out to sea is the island of Hich Holm <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HU3521">HU3521</a> and to the right, Fora Stack.
Inlet on the west coast of St Ninian's Isle
Out to sea is the island of Hich Holm HU3521 and to the right, Fora Stack.
Rocky shore at Bigton
Rocky shore at Bigton
Tombolo linking Mainland to St Ninian's Isle A textbook example of a tombolo. Bigton Wick to the right, St Ninian's Bay to the left.
Tombolo linking Mainland to St Ninian's Isle
A textbook example of a tombolo. Bigton Wick to the right, St Ninian's Bay to the left.
Bigton Wick Looking across the bay to St Ninian's Isle.
Bigton Wick
Looking across the bay to St Ninian's Isle.
View from Bigton Looking over the tombolo towards St Ninian's Bay and the southern end of St Ninian's Isle.
View from Bigton
Looking over the tombolo towards St Ninian's Bay and the southern end of St Ninian's Isle.
View north from Bigton Ireland Wick and the hamlet of Ireland on the far hillside.
View north from Bigton
Ireland Wick and the hamlet of Ireland on the far hillside.
Tombolo at St Ninian's Isle Taken on St Ninian's beach at Bigton, Shetland, I am looking along the tombolo linking the mainland to St Ninian's Isle, site of the remains of St Ninian's Chapel.
Tombolo at St Ninian's Isle
Taken on St Ninian's beach at Bigton, Shetland, I am looking along the tombolo linking the mainland to St Ninian's Isle, site of the remains of St Ninian's Chapel.
St Ninian's Isle I am just above the beach at Bigton Wick and looking across to the north end of St Ninian's Isle where the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel are to be found. The cliffs of Scarfi Taing are discernible to the right.
St Ninian's Isle
I am just above the beach at Bigton Wick and looking across to the north end of St Ninian's Isle where the ruins of St Ninian's Chapel are to be found. The cliffs of Scarfi Taing are discernible to the right.
Ireland Wick to Griskerry I am on St Ninian's beach, Bigton, Shetland, and looking north west along the coast past the Wick of Ireland (and the settlement of Ireland behind it) towards Griskerry, the summit of which can be glimpsed on the horizon (centre of shot).
Ireland Wick to Griskerry
I am on St Ninian's beach, Bigton, Shetland, and looking north west along the coast past the Wick of Ireland (and the settlement of Ireland behind it) towards Griskerry, the summit of which can be glimpsed on the horizon (centre of shot).
St Ninian's Sheep Looking eastwards from St Ninian's Isle over the sand bar to Bigton.
St Ninian's Sheep
Looking eastwards from St Ninian's Isle over the sand bar to Bigton.
Scarfi Taing The easternmost point of St Ninian's Isle, discounting the sand bar.
Scarfi Taing
The easternmost point of St Ninian's Isle, discounting the sand bar.
Pathway, St Ninian's Isle St Ninian's Isle seems to be mostly sandy grassland and easy to wander about on.
At least, the bits we went to were.
The Isle is home to a lot of sheep and there are a number of fences.
Pathway, St Ninian's Isle
St Ninian's Isle seems to be mostly sandy grassland and easy to wander about on. At least, the bits we went to were. The Isle is home to a lot of sheep and there are a number of fences.
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Dyke-end Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU3722 (Lat: 59.986025, Lng: -1.3382913)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 59.986025,-1.3382913
Barrier: cattle_grid
Lat/Long: 59.9854217/-1.3294395
Griskerry
Place: islet
Lat/Long: 59.9895871/-1.3431524
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