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Kame of Riven Noup

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Kame of Riven Noup

Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air
Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air Credit: Mike Pennington

Kame of Riven Noup is a prominent coastal feature located on the island of Shetland, Scotland. It is specifically categorized as a headland or point due to its unique geographical formation. The name "kame" refers to a hill or ridge formed by glacial deposits, and "Riven Noup" is the specific name given to this particular kame.

This coastal feature is situated on the west coast of Shetland, overlooking the North Atlantic Ocean. It is characterized by its distinct shape, which resembles a pyramid or cone, rising steeply from the surrounding landscape. The kame is composed of various types of sedimentary rock, including sandstone, shale, and limestone.

The Kame of Riven Noup is an important landmark in the area, offering stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the North Atlantic. It is a popular destination for tourists and hikers, who are drawn to its natural beauty and geological significance.

In addition to its aesthetic appeal, the kame also serves as a habitat for a diverse range of plant and animal species. The exposed cliffs and grassy slopes provide nesting grounds for seabirds such as puffins, guillemots, and razorbills. Rare plants, including sea campion and thrift, can also be found growing on the slopes of the kame.

Overall, the Kame of Riven Noup is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the unique geological history and natural biodiversity of Shetland. It offers visitors a chance to explore and appreciate the rugged beauty of this remote island.

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Kame of Riven Noup Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.062629/-1.3530686 or Grid Reference HU3631. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air
Fugla Stack, Burra, from the air
Sound of Fuglastack, Burra, from the air
Sound of Fuglastack, Burra, from the air
Fugla Stack, Kettla Ness, West Burra, from the air Virda Vatn in the background.
Fugla Stack, Kettla Ness, West Burra, from the air
Virda Vatn in the background.
The southern part of Houss Ness Seen from just south of the summit of Ward of Symbister.
The southern part of Houss Ness
Seen from just south of the summit of Ward of Symbister.
Cliffs on the west side of Kettla Ness It looks as though there will soon be another landslide on this dramatic coast.
Cliffs on the west side of Kettla Ness
It looks as though there will soon be another landslide on this dramatic coast.
Kettla Ness The southern half of the island is unspoilt and very beautiful.
Kettla Ness
The southern half of the island is unspoilt and very beautiful.
At Gossigarth on Kettla Ness Looking towards Banna Minn and Duncansclett.
At Gossigarth on Kettla Ness
Looking towards Banna Minn and Duncansclett.
Approaching Clivland Bay, Houss Ness A small bay backed by numerous ruined buildings.
Approaching Clivland Bay, Houss Ness
A small bay backed by numerous ruined buildings.
Stream emerging at Clivland Bay Plenty of bubbles in peaty brown water.
Stream emerging at Clivland Bay
Plenty of bubbles in peaty brown water.
Symbister, East Burra An extensive set of ruined buildings.
Symbister, East Burra
An extensive set of ruined buildings.
Burnt Mound at Symbister One of three burnt mounds indicated on the 1:25,000 OS mapping. This was a smaller mound. Often features like this are marked on maps yet are hard to find. A Eureka moment followed after the GPS location was checked. I understand the purpose of burnt mounds is a contentious issue.
Burnt Mound at Symbister
One of three burnt mounds indicated on the 1:25,000 OS mapping. This was a smaller mound. Often features like this are marked on maps yet are hard to find. A Eureka moment followed after the GPS location was checked. I understand the purpose of burnt mounds is a contentious issue.
West coast of Kettla Ness from The Heugg The aftermath of a Shetland gale. The grass covered The Ward is the highest point on Kettla Ness. Beyond are the hills that make up the spine of Mainland Shetland.
West coast of Kettla Ness from The Heugg
The aftermath of a Shetland gale. The grass covered The Ward is the highest point on Kettla Ness. Beyond are the hills that make up the spine of Mainland Shetland.
Looking NW from hilltop near Kettla Ness
Looking NW from hilltop near Kettla Ness
Symbister This croft site was abandoned in the early 1950s largely because there was no road to it. [P. Guy, Walking the Coastline of Shetland, South Mainland, Shetland Times, Lerwick, 2000.]
Symbister
This croft site was abandoned in the early 1950s largely because there was no road to it. [P. Guy, Walking the Coastline of Shetland, South Mainland, Shetland Times, Lerwick, 2000.]
Derelict Croft The ruins of the croft at Gossigarth with Banna Minn showing behind
Derelict Croft
The ruins of the croft at Gossigarth with Banna Minn showing behind
The Heugg The cliffs at the Heugg
The Heugg
The cliffs at the Heugg
East Burra: Houss from West Burra Looking across South Voe towards the scattered dwellings of Houss with the mighty slopes of Shetland's south mainland on the far side of Clift Sound beyond.
East Burra: Houss from West Burra
Looking across South Voe towards the scattered dwellings of Houss with the mighty slopes of Shetland's south mainland on the far side of Clift Sound beyond.
Houss: view from Papil Looking across the water separating West Burra (our side) from East Burra, on which we see a few of the buildings, one of them ruined, in the hamlet of Houss. Immediately to the south (right) of these is the narrow strip of land connecting Houss Ness to the 'main' part of East Burra. The Clift Hills, on the mainland, are the backdrop, shrouded in cloud.
Houss: view from Papil
Looking across the water separating West Burra (our side) from East Burra, on which we see a few of the buildings, one of them ruined, in the hamlet of Houss. Immediately to the south (right) of these is the narrow strip of land connecting Houss Ness to the 'main' part of East Burra. The Clift Hills, on the mainland, are the backdrop, shrouded in cloud.
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Kame of Riven Noup is located at Grid Ref: HU3631 (Lat: 60.062629, Lng: -1.3530686)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

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