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Selchie Cove

Sea, Estuary, Creek in Shetland

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Selchie Cove

Lambhoga Head and Loch of Mails from the air
Lambhoga Head and Loch of Mails from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Selchie Cove is a picturesque inlet located on the southern coast of the Shetland Islands, Scotland. Nestled between towering cliffs and rolling hills, this natural haven is known for its stunning beauty and tranquil atmosphere. The cove is primarily characterized by its crystal-clear waters, which are a vibrant shade of turquoise and teeming with marine life.

As a sea inlet, Selchie Cove offers excellent opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. The calm and pristine waters provide a safe haven for a myriad of marine species, including seals, otters, and various species of fish. The cove is particularly renowned for its resident population of grey seals, which can often be spotted basking on the rocky shores or playfully swimming in the bay.

The surrounding landscape of Selchie Cove is equally captivating. The cliffs that enclose the cove are composed of ancient rock formations, carved over centuries by the relentless power of the North Sea. These cliffs provide a dramatic backdrop to the cove, creating a sense of awe and wonder for visitors.

Access to Selchie Cove is primarily by foot, following a scenic coastal path that winds its way through heather-covered hills and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline. The cove itself can also be reached by boat, with mooring facilities available for those who wish to explore its calm waters.

Selchie Cove is a true hidden gem in the Shetland Islands, offering a serene escape from the bustling world and a chance to immerse oneself in the beauty of nature.

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Selchie Cove Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.921987/-1.2706679 or Grid Reference HU4015. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Lambhoga Head and Loch of Mails from the air
Lambhoga Head and Loch of Mails from the air
Loch of Mails from the air
Loch of Mails from the air
Coastal path at Bu Taing, Boddam Looking across to Dalsetter.
Coastal path at Bu Taing, Boddam
Looking across to Dalsetter.
Teisti Geo, south of Boddam
Teisti Geo, south of Boddam
Loch of Clumlie and Ward of Scousburgh
Loch of Clumlie and Ward of Scousburgh
Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parastiticus), Dalsetter, Boddam
Arctic Skua (Stercorarius parastiticus), Dalsetter, Boddam
Long-tailed Skua (Stercorarius longicauda), Dalsetter, Boddam Normally a high Arctic breeder, but this bird has been here for a month.
Long-tailed Skua (Stercorarius longicauda), Dalsetter, Boddam
Normally a high Arctic breeder, but this bird has been here for a month.
Small pool at Dalsetter
Small pool at Dalsetter
The Dalsetter Erratic This party of geologists is admiring the large boulder in the centre, which is of such a distinctive rock that it has been possible to pinpoint exactly where it came from before the glaciers of the Ice Age dumped it in Shetland - from Tonsberg, near Larvik in Norway! For a closer view of the erratic itself see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2619886">HU4016 : Dalsetter erratic</a>.
The Dalsetter Erratic
This party of geologists is admiring the large boulder in the centre, which is of such a distinctive rock that it has been possible to pinpoint exactly where it came from before the glaciers of the Ice Age dumped it in Shetland - from Tonsberg, near Larvik in Norway! For a closer view of the erratic itself see HU4016 : Dalsetter erratic.
Broken Brough Spectacular dune cross-bedding in Devonian desert sandstones.
Broken Brough
Spectacular dune cross-bedding in Devonian desert sandstones.
Broch of Dalsetter Remains of the Broch at Dalsetter
Broch of Dalsetter
Remains of the Broch at Dalsetter
The old croft Old croft buildings at Dalsetter
The old croft
Old croft buildings at Dalsetter
Loch of Troswickness Looking to the NW
Loch of Troswickness
Looking to the NW
Fogla Taing You can see Sumburgh Head in the distance. The cliffs at Fogla Taing and some of the best sandstone climbing in Shetland.
Fogla Taing
You can see Sumburgh Head in the distance. The cliffs at Fogla Taing and some of the best sandstone climbing in Shetland.
Voe Dunrossness Looking west into Voe, from a fishing mark known as 'Da Kirk on Da Brakes'
Voe Dunrossness
Looking west into Voe, from a fishing mark known as 'Da Kirk on Da Brakes'
Burn at Troswick The ruins of old mills can be seen along the burn. Further down the burn one of the mills has been restored to working order.
Burn at Troswick
The ruins of old mills can be seen along the burn. Further down the burn one of the mills has been restored to working order.
Tirl under the mill at Sout Voe Dunrossness The Tirl which drives the grinding stone. Crofthouse Museum.
Tirl under the mill at Sout Voe Dunrossness
The Tirl which drives the grinding stone. Crofthouse Museum.
Millstone At the mill, Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness
Millstone
At the mill, Crofthouse Museum, Dunrossness
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Selchie Cove is located at Grid Ref: HU4015 (Lat: 59.921987, Lng: -1.2706679)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///profiled.hires.jigging. Near Sumburgh, Shetland Islands

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