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Geo of Markamouth

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Geo of Markamouth

Gerherda A headland on the Vigon coast. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Gerherda Credit: Mike Pennington

Geo of Markamouth is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. It is a headland that extends into the North Sea, forming a distinctive and recognizable point. The geo, a term used in Shetland to describe a narrow, steep-sided inlet, is characterized by its rugged and dramatic landscape.

Situated in the southwestern part of the Shetland Mainland, Geo of Markamouth offers breathtaking views of the surrounding cliffs and sea. Its towering cliffs, reaching heights of up to 100 meters, provide a nesting ground for various seabirds such as fulmars, kittiwakes, and guillemots. The area is also home to a diverse range of marine life, including seals and otters.

The striking geological formations found at Geo of Markamouth tell the story of its ancient origins. The cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rock, showcasing the region's geological history over millions of years. The constant pounding of the waves against the cliffs has shaped the landscape and created sea caves and arches along the coastline.

Access to Geo of Markamouth is possible via a footpath that winds its way along the cliffs, offering visitors a chance to explore the area and appreciate its natural beauty. The location is popular among hikers, birdwatchers, and nature enthusiasts who are drawn to its unspoiled and wild surroundings.

Overall, Geo of Markamouth is a remarkable coastal feature and headland in the Shetland Islands. Its stunning cliffs, diverse wildlife, and geological significance make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and awe-inspiring coastal experience.

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Geo of Markamouth Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.695696/-1.1295618 or Grid Reference HP4701. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gerherda A headland on the Vigon coast. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Gerherda
A headland on the Vigon coast. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Markamouth Promontory on the Vigon coast. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Markamouth
Promontory on the Vigon coast. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Swinga Taing Promontory on the north-west coast of Yell. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Swinga Taing
Promontory on the north-west coast of Yell. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
North-west shore of Gossa Water Looking towards Fugla Field.
North-west shore of Gossa Water
Looking towards Fugla Field.
Green headland, Gossa Water Green headlands like this are usually formed by extensive eutropication caused by many years of accumulated droppings left behind by roosting gulls and skuas.
Green headland, Gossa Water
Green headlands like this are usually formed by extensive eutropication caused by many years of accumulated droppings left behind by roosting gulls and skuas.
Geomorphology in miniature, Gossa Water A beach-head bar damming a stream and forming a lake behind the beach, but all contained in a few square metres. The dammed burn is the wonderfully-named Burn of Rimminimartha.
Geomorphology in miniature, Gossa Water
A beach-head bar damming a stream and forming a lake behind the beach, but all contained in a few square metres. The dammed burn is the wonderfully-named Burn of Rimminimartha.
Point 83 metres, above Gerherda
Point 83 metres, above Gerherda
Gerherda from across Black Geo Looking across the Black Geo of Gerherda to Gerherda itself.
Gerherda from across Black Geo
Looking across the Black Geo of Gerherda to Gerherda itself.
Looking across the Geo of Markamouth The headland and sea stack of Markamouth are visible in the background, beyond the 60 m high cliffs.
Looking across the Geo of Markamouth
The headland and sea stack of Markamouth are visible in the background, beyond the 60 m high cliffs.
Markamouth The small rocky peninsula carries some wonderful granite pegmatite veins, with huge books of muscovite (light mica) and biotite (dark mica). It is also a favourite feeding station for Greater black-backed gulls. The northern side of the peninsula has been scoured clean of vegetation by storms.
Markamouth
The small rocky peninsula carries some wonderful granite pegmatite veins, with huge books of muscovite (light mica) and biotite (dark mica). It is also a favourite feeding station for Greater black-backed gulls. The northern side of the peninsula has been scoured clean of vegetation by storms.
Looking south across Geo of Markamouth
Looking south across Geo of Markamouth
Geo south of Swinga Taing
Geo south of Swinga Taing
Sea caves, Swinga Taing
Sea caves, Swinga Taing
Fishing floats, Burn of Blackies Glen An old sheep fank is being used to store these old fishing floats by Burn of Blackies Glen. However, it will not be so easy to get them out by sea because there is no safe place to land a boat here. The nearest place is Geo of Vigon, some 1.5 km north of here.
Fishing floats, Burn of Blackies Glen
An old sheep fank is being used to store these old fishing floats by Burn of Blackies Glen. However, it will not be so easy to get them out by sea because there is no safe place to land a boat here. The nearest place is Geo of Vigon, some 1.5 km north of here.
Looking north across Burgi Geos Burgi Geos derive their name from an Iron-Age fort which sits on the peninsula dividing the two geos.
Looking north across Burgi Geos
Burgi Geos derive their name from an Iron-Age fort which sits on the peninsula dividing the two geos.
Iron-age peninsula fort, Burgi Geo The fort is built on a narrow promontory, surrounded on three sides by 50 m cliffs. It dates from approximately 800 BC, and is typical of many Western European promontory forts of this period. The well-preserved processional "fence" of stones leads to the fortification itself, some of which can be seen on the promontory. Remains of hut circles have been found within the fortified area, although much of the fort has now collapsed into the sea.
Iron-age peninsula fort, Burgi Geo
The fort is built on a narrow promontory, surrounded on three sides by 50 m cliffs. It dates from approximately 800 BC, and is typical of many Western European promontory forts of this period. The well-preserved processional "fence" of stones leads to the fortification itself, some of which can be seen on the promontory. Remains of hut circles have been found within the fortified area, although much of the fort has now collapsed into the sea.
Hill of Markamouth from Grud Waters The wall is an extension of a 3.5 km straight fence which runs from Tonga Field to the sea at Markamouth.
Hill of Markamouth from Grud Waters
The wall is an extension of a 3.5 km straight fence which runs from Tonga Field to the sea at Markamouth.
Greylag geese and Hill of Markamouth The numerous lochs in the area host a lot of Greylag geese. Those in the picture were put up from a lochan some 300 m SW of this spot and flew in a circle around me before heading east in the direction of Fugla Water. The simple but elegant cairn marks a small high spot.
Greylag geese and Hill of Markamouth
The numerous lochs in the area host a lot of Greylag geese. Those in the picture were put up from a lochan some 300 m SW of this spot and flew in a circle around me before heading east in the direction of Fugla Water. The simple but elegant cairn marks a small high spot.
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Geo of Markamouth is located at Grid Ref: HP4701 (Lat: 60.695696, Lng: -1.1295618)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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