Ireland Wick

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Shetland

Scotland

Ireland Wick

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

Ireland Wick is a picturesque coastal area located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Nestled between the North Sea and the mainland, Ireland Wick encompasses a stunning combination of sea, estuary, and creek landscapes.

The area is characterized by its rugged coastline, with dramatic cliffs and rocky outcrops that offer breathtaking views of the surrounding waters. The North Sea, with its deep blue hues, crashes against the shore, creating a mesmerizing spectacle. The waves and tides shape the coastline, eroding the cliffs and forming small coves and sea stacks.

Ireland Wick is also home to a beautiful estuary, where a river meets the sea. This estuary provides a diverse ecosystem, teeming with marine life and a haven for various bird species. The intertidal flats and salt marshes that border the estuary support a rich array of plants and animals, making it an important habitat for wildlife.

In addition to the sea and estuary, Ireland Wick boasts a tranquil creek, winding its way inland. This creek is lined with lush vegetation, including reeds and grasses, creating a peaceful and idyllic setting. It is a popular spot for boating and fishing enthusiasts, who can enjoy the serene surroundings while engaging in their favorite activities.

Visitors to Ireland Wick can explore the coastal paths and enjoy the stunning views, witness the powerful forces of nature at work, and appreciate the diverse wildlife that calls this area home. It is a place of natural beauty, where the sea, estuary, and creek come together to create a captivating and ever-changing landscape.

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Ireland Wick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.976812/-1.3309862 or Grid Reference HU3721. 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
Hich Holm, St Ninian's Isle, from the air
Hich Holm, 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
Inlet on the south-west corner of St Ninian's Isle Channel separating Sweyn Holm (to the left) from St Ninian's Isle.
Inlet on the south-west corner of St Ninian's Isle
Channel separating Sweyn Holm (to the left) from St Ninian's Isle.
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 Bay I am standing at the mainland end of the tombolo leading to St Ninian's Isle and looking south down St Ninian's Bay towards Inns Holm with Colsay off to the right. Northern Ness, Fora Ness and Noss Hill can be gilmpsed in the clouded distance.
St Ninian's Bay
I am standing at the mainland end of the tombolo leading to St Ninian's Isle and looking south down St Ninian's Bay towards Inns Holm with Colsay off to the right. Northern Ness, Fora Ness and Noss Hill can be gilmpsed in the clouded distance.
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).
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Ireland Wick is located at Grid Ref: HU3721 (Lat: 59.976812, Lng: -1.3309862)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

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Ireland Wick
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