Sterling Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Sterling Geo

Ruins at Badella, Mid Walls
Ruins at Badella, Mid Walls Credit: Mike Pennington

Sterling Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago situated off the northeast coast of mainland Scotland. It is classified as a headland and point due to its unique geographical characteristics.

Sterling Geo is characterized by its towering cliffs that overlook the North Atlantic Ocean, offering breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. The headland juts out into the sea, forming a distinct point that serves as a natural boundary between two adjacent bays. The coastline surrounding Sterling Geo is rugged and rocky, with numerous sea stacks and caves carved out by the relentless waves over thousands of years.

The headland is composed of sedimentary rocks, primarily sandstone and shale, which display striking geological formations. These rocks provide a rich source of information for geologists, offering insights into the region's geological history and processes. The area is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, including seabirds, seals, and various marine species.

Sterling Geo is a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers. It offers excellent opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography, with its dramatic cliffs and stunning coastal vistas. Visitors can explore the headland via well-maintained walking trails that wind through the surrounding countryside, providing access to hidden coves and secluded beaches.

Overall, Sterling Geo is a remarkable coastal feature in the Shetland Islands, renowned for its stunning natural beauty and geological significance. It exemplifies the rugged charm and unspoiled wilderness that make the Shetland Islands a unique and captivating destination for nature lovers.

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Sterling Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.223879/-1.6475619 or Grid Reference HU1948. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ruins at Badella, Mid Walls
Ruins at Badella, Mid Walls
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.
Da Leaans View of tattie rig (potato field) and worker at Da Leaans croft
Da Leaans
View of tattie rig (potato field) and worker at Da Leaans croft
Littlure Littlure with The Peak above the caravan and Uskies Geo beyond
Littlure
Littlure with The Peak above the caravan and Uskies Geo beyond
Mill ruins Old Shetland mill ruins on the inflow burn to Lera Voe, loch of Breck in the background.
Mill ruins
Old Shetland mill ruins on the inflow burn to Lera Voe, loch of Breck in the background.
Mid Walls Looking back towards the crossroads by the house.
Mid Walls
Looking back towards the crossroads by the house.
Ruined Mill Remains of a 'Clack Mill'.
Ruined Mill
Remains of a 'Clack Mill'.
Stone bridge below derelict building, near Burrastow
Stone bridge below derelict building, near Burrastow
Barn and houses at Ladie
Barn and houses at Ladie
Vesquoy Bungalows and assorted farm buildings.
Vesquoy
Bungalows and assorted farm buildings.
Northern Loch of Littlure The northern loch is the larger of the two Lochs of Littlure at the end of a track from Binnie Knowes on the road to Walls.
Northern Loch of Littlure
The northern loch is the larger of the two Lochs of Littlure at the end of a track from Binnie Knowes on the road to Walls.
Hogan Summit Cairn Bagged with Bob, Tricky and Tony.
Name: Hogan
Hill number: 103998
Height: 70m / 230ft
Area:22: Shetland Islands
Class: 0
Grid ref: HU207492 (est)
Drop: 32m
Col: 38m
Hogan Summit Cairn
Bagged with Bob, Tricky and Tony. Name: Hogan Hill number: 103998 Height: 70m / 230ft Area:22: Shetland Islands Class: 0 Grid ref: HU207492 (est) Drop: 32m Col: 38m
Cycling Tourist A cycling tourist making progress along a minor road with his bike pulling a small trailer. We were bagging the TuMP called Hogan when I spotted him.
Cycling Tourist
A cycling tourist making progress along a minor road with his bike pulling a small trailer. We were bagging the TuMP called Hogan when I spotted him.
Standing stone In a hay meadow at the head of Lera Voe.
Standing stone
In a hay meadow at the head of Lera Voe.
Field, Vesquoy
Field, Vesquoy
Wetland pasture, Mid Walls There are many drainage ditches mapped here.
Wetland pasture, Mid Walls
There are many drainage ditches mapped here.
Sheep pens, Cumli Field Gathering pens at the roadside.
Sheep pens, Cumli Field
Gathering pens at the roadside.
Show me another place!

Sterling Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU1948 (Lat: 60.223879, Lng: -1.6475619)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///skimmers.daunted.hoaxes. Near Walls, Shetland Islands

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