Seli Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Seli Geo

Mail Burial Ground Adjacent to the sea as is usual on Scottish islands. — Mail Burial Ground Credit: Oliver Dixon

Seli Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. It is specifically classified as a headland, which is a narrow stretch of land that juts out into the sea. Seli Geo is positioned on the eastern coast of Shetland, near the village of Cunningsburgh.

This headland is characterized by its rugged and steep cliffs, rising dramatically from the North Sea. The cliffs are composed of sedimentary rocks, predominantly sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the erosive forces of wind and water over centuries, resulting in intricate formations and caves. These cliffs offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline.

Seli Geo is also known for its rich birdlife, serving as a habitat for various seabird species, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. These birds nest on the cliffs during the breeding season, creating a vibrant and lively atmosphere.

The headland is easily accessible, with a footpath leading visitors to a viewpoint overlooking the cliffs. This vantage point allows visitors to appreciate the sheer height and beauty of Seli Geo, as well as observe the diverse marine life in the waters below.

Due to its geographical significance and natural beauty, Seli Geo attracts both locals and tourists alike. It presents opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and photography, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts seeking an immersive coastal experience.

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Seli Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.027735/-1.2336547 or Grid Reference HU4227. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Mail Burial Ground

Adjacent to the sea as is usual on Scottish islands.

Oliver Dixon

South Voxter, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

Mail, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

View to Mousa

Just about showing Mousa's famous Broch, towards the right hand end of the island.

Des Blenkinsopp

North from the Viewpoint

There is a lay by here for looking across to Mousa, and this scene northwards. Not much dry land in HU4326, what this square's mostly about is views to somewhere else.

Des Blenkinsopp

Shoreline with joining stream

Small sandy pebble beach with joining stream to the sea

Mat Tuck

Road bridge

Road bridge buttress as it passes over the stream. It should have been the location of an Ordnance Survey OSBM Bolt, which seems to have been destroyed in the rebuilding of the road.

Mat Tuck

Coastal Walk

View out to sea and the Coastal Walk stile

Mat Tuck

House under renovation, Cunningsburgh

Mike Pennington

Vadsgarth, Cunningsburgh

Mike Pennington

Small beach at the Sands of Mail

The road is the A970 approaching Cunningsburgh.

Gordon Brown

Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh

Cunningsburgh, formerly also known as Coningsburgh (from the Old Norse: Konungsborgr meaning "King's castle"), is a hamlet on the coast of Mainland Shetland, nine miles south-west of Lerwick, about halfway between there and Sumburgh Head.

David Dixon

Coastal Sheep Farm near Mail

David Dixon

Cunningsburgh, A970

David Dixon

Rocky Shoreline near Mail

David Dixon

Southbound A970, Layby near Mail

The A970 runs for 71 miles across most of the length of the "Mainland" in the Shetland Islands. It is a good-quality single-carriageway road for most of its route. Travelling from south to north, the road begins at Grutness near Sumburgh Airport and winds around the many hills and inlets passing close to a number of small villages without going through any large ones before Lerwick. After looping around Lerwick, a short spur runs to Scalloway whilst the main route continues northwards towards Brae where it crosses the narrow isthmus of Mavis Grind. At Sandy Lochs the road splits and a four-mile spur goes through Urafirth to Hillswick. The main route continuing to the right towards its northern terminus at Isbister. This last part of the route tends to be narrower with passing places. Link

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