Cletts of Blosta

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Cletts of Blosta

Helli Ness to Bard Head We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay. — Helli Ness to Bard Head Credit: Carroll Pierce

Cletts of Blosta is a prominent coastal feature located in Shetland, Scotland. It is characterized as a headland or point that juts out into the North Sea. The Cletts are situated just south of the village of Blosta, near the southern tip of the Shetland mainland.

The Cletts of Blosta are made up of rugged cliffs that rise steeply from the sea, reaching heights of up to 50 meters (164 feet) in some areas. The cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rock, displaying a variety of colors and textures, including sandstone and shale.

The headland offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastline, with its dramatic cliffs and crashing waves. It is also home to a diverse range of seabirds, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars, which nest in the cliffside during the breeding season.

Access to the Cletts of Blosta is possible via a footpath that leads from the nearby village of Blosta. The footpath offers a scenic walk along the coastline, providing visitors with an opportunity to appreciate the natural beauty of the area.

Due to its exposed location and strong ocean currents, caution is advised when approaching the Cletts of Blosta. Visitors are urged to stay away from the cliff edges and to be aware of the changing tides to ensure their safety.

Overall, the Cletts of Blosta is a stunning coastal feature that showcases the raw beauty of Shetland's coastline, providing visitors with an unforgettable experience of Scotland's natural wonders.

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Cletts of Blosta Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.049449/-1.2035432 or Grid Reference HU4429. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Helli Ness to Bard Head

We are at the parking place above Crossie Geo halfway between Lerwick and Sumburgh Head on the mainland of Shetland and I am looking north east across Greenmow and Helli Ness to Bard Head, Bressay. The Isle of Noss can be seen beyond Bressay.

Carroll Pierce

Aith, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

Greenmow and Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

South Voxter, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

Aithsetter, Cunningsburgh, from the air

Mike Pennington

Ukinsetter, Fladdabister, from the air

Mike Pennington

Helli Ness, Cunningsburgh, from the sea

Taken from the ferry en route to Orkney, from about 3 km distance.

Mike Pennington

House under renovation, Cunningsburgh

Mike Pennington

A970 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

Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh

Bus stop outside Cunningsburgh Primary School.

David Dixon

Bus Stop on the A970 at Cunningsburgh

David Dixon

Bus Stop at Cunningsburgh

David Dixon

Burn Of Aith Broch

This mound has been identified as the remains of a broch. Link

Sandy Gerrard

Aithsvoe Marina

A very nice facility, built in 2004, still looking new. The biggish boat off the water is the Mousa Ferry (Solan IV); both it HU4428 : Mousa ferry at winter home, Aithsvoe, Cunningsburgh and the ferry business is up for sale (2011)

Derek Mayes

Planticrubs Turri Ness

These, usually round, structures are to be found all over Shetland. The near one, in this case, is still in use (few are). Traditionally used for growing Kale or Cabbages in shelter and protected from rabbits and livestock. In this case all but a few red cabbage seedlings had been recently removed. Nice old pictures here - Link

Derek Mayes

Shetland Crub

The Planticrub HU4529 : Planticrubs Turri Ness here is in use. It is totally closed off to protect the cabbage plants. Dot stands on the step used for access. The tanker Loch Rannoch sits way out, biding her time.

Derek Mayes