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Haa Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Haa Geo

Yell Sound and the island of Bigga Taken on the Toft-Ulsta ferry as we make our way from Shetland's mainland to Yell, I am looking northwards up Yell Sound past the island of Bigga.
Yell Sound and the island of Bigga Credit: Carroll Pierce

Haa Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is specifically situated on the east coast of the mainland of Shetland, close to the village of Cunningsburgh. Haa Geo is characterized by its distinctive headland and point, which jut out into the North Sea.

The headland of Haa Geo is a steep and rugged cliff face that rises to an impressive height, providing stunning panoramic views of the surrounding area. The cliffs are composed of a mixture of rock types, including sandstone and shale, which have been shaped by the relentless force of the sea over thousands of years.

At the base of the headland lies the point of Haa Geo, which extends out into the sea. This rocky outcrop is exposed during low tide and is a popular spot for rock pooling and exploring the diverse marine life that inhabits the area. Visitors can expect to find a variety of sea creatures, including crabs, starfish, and small fish.

Haa Geo is also known for its rich birdlife, with a multitude of seabirds nesting on the cliffs, including fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. The area is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its ecological importance and unique geological features.

Access to Haa Geo is relatively easy, with a footpath leading from the nearby village of Cunningsburgh. The site is a popular destination for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers, who are drawn to its dramatic beauty and natural diversity.

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Haa Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.511643/-1.1957079 or Grid Reference HU4481. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Yell Sound and the island of Bigga Taken on the Toft-Ulsta ferry as we make our way from Shetland's mainland to Yell, I am looking northwards up Yell Sound past the island of Bigga.
Yell Sound and the island of Bigga
Taken on the Toft-Ulsta ferry as we make our way from Shetland's mainland to Yell, I am looking northwards up Yell Sound past the island of Bigga.
West Yell: Ness of Sound A small (almost) island attached to Yell by an isthmus. In the background is Ronas Hill, on the mainland of Shetland.
West Yell: Ness of Sound
A small (almost) island attached to Yell by an isthmus. In the background is Ronas Hill, on the mainland of Shetland.
Ulsta: view towards Uynarey Looking across the road junction at the north end of the village, with the island of Uynarey a short distance across Yell Sound. The main A968 across Yell is the major road at this junction.
Ulsta: view towards Uynarey
Looking across the road junction at the north end of the village, with the island of Uynarey a short distance across Yell Sound. The main A968 across Yell is the major road at this junction.
Uynarey from the Yell Sound ferry Uynarey is an uninhabited island in Yell Sound just to the north of the bigger Bigga ! The photo was taken as the ferry approached the Ulsta terminal on Yell.
Uynarey from the Yell Sound ferry
Uynarey is an uninhabited island in Yell Sound just to the north of the bigger Bigga ! The photo was taken as the ferry approached the Ulsta terminal on Yell.
Ruins at Clothan, West Yell The Ness of Sound is in the background, and North Mainland is beyond that.
Ruins at Clothan, West Yell
The Ness of Sound is in the background, and North Mainland is beyond that.
Ruin at North-the-burn, Setter, West Yell
Ruin at North-the-burn, Setter, West Yell
Ness of Sound, West Yell
Ness of Sound, West Yell
Road near West Yell With Ness of Sound and farther away the island of Uynarey.
Road near West Yell
With Ness of Sound and farther away the island of Uynarey.
Ness of Sound, West Yell A haar in Yell Sound obscures north Mainland.
Ness of Sound, West Yell
A haar in Yell Sound obscures north Mainland.
Looking towards Uynarey across Yell Sound
Looking towards Uynarey across Yell Sound
Looking north on the A968 road on Yell
Looking north on the A968 road on Yell
West Yell School House The Ness of Sound isthmus is in the centre of the view.
West Yell School House
The Ness of Sound isthmus is in the centre of the view.
Ness of Sound The Ness of Sound is linked to Yell by a tombolo - a double beach - formed when sand is washed in from both ends of a strait.
Ness of Sound
The Ness of Sound is linked to Yell by a tombolo - a double beach - formed when sand is washed in from both ends of a strait.
West coast of Yell towards Taing of Setter The Ness of Sound and ayre are visible in the distance across South Wick of Sound.
West coast of Yell towards Taing of Setter
The Ness of Sound and ayre are visible in the distance across South Wick of Sound.
Sound, Yell The tombolo connecting the Ness of Sound to Yell.
Sound, Yell
The tombolo connecting the Ness of Sound to Yell.
Setter, Yell The crofter and two sheep are reaping the oats at the same time!
Setter, Yell
The crofter and two sheep are reaping the oats at the same time!
Roadside sheep, Ulsta Sheep between Setter and Ulsta.
Roadside sheep, Ulsta
Sheep between Setter and Ulsta.
Ness of Sound light Taken from the Yell Sound ferry crossing on a foggy day.
Ness of Sound light
Taken from the Yell Sound ferry crossing on a foggy day.
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Haa Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU4481 (Lat: 60.511643, Lng: -1.1957079)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

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