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Catti Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

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Catti Geo

Deserted crofts At Mid Walls.
Deserted crofts Credit: Russel Wills

Catti Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. Specifically, it is situated on the mainland of Shetland, on the east coast of the Northmavine peninsula. Catti Geo is characterized as a headland or point, jutting out into the North Sea.

This coastal feature is known for its stunning natural beauty and rugged landscape. It is composed of rocky cliffs and steep slopes that drop down to the sea below. The area is rich in flora and fauna, with various species of seabirds, including puffins and fulmars, making their homes on the cliffs. Additionally, Catti Geo offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea.

The name "Catti Geo" is derived from the Old Norse language, which was once spoken in the Shetland Islands. The term "Geo" refers to a narrow, steep-sided inlet or cove, often formed by the erosion of softer rock layers. Catti Geo's formation is believed to be the result of millions of years of coastal erosion, shaping the landscape into its present form.

Due to its striking beauty and unique geological features, Catti Geo attracts both locals and tourists alike. It offers opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural wonders of the Shetland Islands.

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Catti Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.232844/-1.6700525 or Grid Reference HU1849. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Deserted crofts At Mid Walls.
Deserted crofts
At Mid Walls.
Lower Thistles, Mid Walls Ready for the flood! Or perhaps to go fishing.
Lower Thistles, Mid Walls
Ready for the flood! Or perhaps to go fishing.
Sheep pens, Cumli Field Gathering pens at the roadside.
Sheep pens, Cumli Field
Gathering pens at the roadside.
Skarpigarth
Skarpigarth
Annifirth A road end settlement.
Annifirth
A road end settlement.
Track to Footabrough, Mid Walls
Track to Footabrough, Mid Walls
Shun of Sung Small weedy lochan, view west with the island of Foula in the distance.
Shun of Sung
Small weedy lochan, view west with the island of Foula in the distance.
Geo at Rams Head
Geo at Rams Head
Black Head A small piece of coastline, most of which is only exposed at low tide.
Black Head
A small piece of coastline, most of which is only exposed at low tide.
Dale of Walls: Loch of Goster and view of Foula The island of Foula is faintly visible on the horizon as we look out to sea over the Loch of Goster.
Dale of Walls: Loch of Goster and view of Foula
The island of Foula is faintly visible on the horizon as we look out to sea over the Loch of Goster.
Looking across rough pasture to the Loch of Goster and cliff edges beyond
Looking across rough pasture to the Loch of Goster and cliff edges beyond
Scord of Simlifield Peat bog and black sheep.
Scord of Simlifield
Peat bog and black sheep.
Track up to Simli Field For access to the peat cuttings.
Track up to Simli Field
For access to the peat cuttings.
Loch of Sung Very low cloud over the hills.
Loch of Sung
Very low cloud over the hills.
The garden at Gravens Despite the unpromising climate, there are some very keen gardeners on Shetland, with some fine examples of rock gardens. See also <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/148764">HU1950 : The Gravens Garden</a>.
The garden at Gravens
Despite the unpromising climate, there are some very keen gardeners on Shetland, with some fine examples of rock gardens. See also HU1950 : The Gravens Garden.
Simli Field Bagged with Bob, Tricky and Tony. Name: Simli Field Hill number: 103851 Height: 133m / 436ft Area:22: Shetland Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: HU189513 (est) Drop: 40m Col: 93m
Simli Field
Bagged with Bob, Tricky and Tony. Name: Simli Field Hill number: 103851 Height: 133m / 436ft Area:22: Shetland Islands Class: 1 Grid ref: HU189513 (est) Drop: 40m Col: 93m
Burn of Turdale Farmland beneath Simli Field.
Burn of Turdale
Farmland beneath Simli Field.
Clothie Ruins near Thordale.
Clothie
Ruins near Thordale.
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Catti Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU1849 (Lat: 60.232844, Lng: -1.6700525)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

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