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Aastack Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

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Aastack Geo

Gloup Holm from Valla Field The holm is on the right, with the mainland of Yell to the left.
Gloup Holm from Valla Field Credit: Mike Pennington

Aastack Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. Situated on the western coast of the mainland, Aastack Geo is primarily characterized as a headland or point, jutting out into the North Atlantic Ocean. The name "geo" is derived from the Old Norse word meaning "inlet" or "cleft," indicating the geological formation of this coastal feature.

Aastack Geo is known for its striking cliffs that tower above the sea, providing a dramatic and picturesque view. The cliffs are composed of sedimentary rocks, showcasing layers of sandstone and shale that have been shaped by years of erosion caused by the relentless waves crashing against them. This erosion has also contributed to the formation of several sea caves and natural arches along the coastline.

The headland is a popular spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers due to its unique geological formations and abundant wildlife. Visitors can often spot various seabirds such as puffins, razorbills, and fulmars nesting on the cliff faces. The surrounding coastal waters are also home to a diverse range of marine life, including seals, dolphins, and porpoises.

Aastack Geo is accessible via a footpath that winds along the coastline, providing stunning views of the surrounding rugged landscape. The area is protected as part of a nature reserve, ensuring the preservation of its natural beauty and wildlife.

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Aastack Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.723118/-1.125594 or Grid Reference HP4704. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Gloup Holm from Valla Field The holm is on the right, with the mainland of Yell to the left.
Gloup Holm from Valla Field
The holm is on the right, with the mainland of Yell to the left.
Gloup Holm and waves from Westing
Gloup Holm and waves from Westing
Gloup Holm Seen from Scordaback Hill.
Gloup Holm
Seen from Scordaback Hill.
Sunset beyond Gloup Holm from Sothers Field
Sunset beyond Gloup Holm from Sothers Field
Eegittle Promontory on the north-west coast of Yell. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Eegittle
Promontory on the north-west coast of Yell. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Coast between Aastack Geo and Bagi Stack The north-west corner of Yell, with the small light on the un-named headland above Bagi stack. The light is misplaced on both 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but according to Google Earth, magic.defra.gov.uk (and this photo) it is in this square and on this un-named headland. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Coast between Aastack Geo and Bagi Stack
The north-west corner of Yell, with the small light on the un-named headland above Bagi stack. The light is misplaced on both 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but according to Google Earth, magic.defra.gov.uk (and this photo) it is in this square and on this un-named headland. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
North-west Yell Bagi Stack and, further out on the left, Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
North-west Yell
Bagi Stack and, further out on the left, Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Natural arch off the coast of north-west Yell According to the 1:25,000 map, this may be Grey Stack, although the names of the stacks (and the location of the light) are rather obscure. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Natural arch off the coast of north-west Yell
According to the 1:25,000 map, this may be Grey Stack, although the names of the stacks (and the location of the light) are rather obscure. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Bagi Stack from the north With the small light on the headland beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Bagi Stack from the north
With the small light on the headland beyond. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper, Gloup Holm A stack beside Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper, Gloup Holm
A stack beside Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper With Gloup Holm on the left and Bagi Stack through the gap. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper
With Gloup Holm on the left and Bagi Stack through the gap. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Gloup Holm With the Clapper on the left. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
Gloup Holm
With the Clapper on the left. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper A stack off Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
The Clapper
A stack off Gloup Holm. Taken from one of the Yell Sound ferries on a North Isles cruise.
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.
Eegittle from the east The narrow peninsula of Eegittle is geologically very interesting because it is composed of a rather more sandy type of meta-sediment than elsewhere on the western Yell coast, and it allows for a good understanding of the complexities of the structural geology in the area. It is also shot through with a number of deformed white granite veins.
Eegittle from the east
The narrow peninsula of Eegittle is geologically very interesting because it is composed of a rather more sandy type of meta-sediment than elsewhere on the western Yell coast, and it allows for a good understanding of the complexities of the structural geology in the area. It is also shot through with a number of deformed white granite veins.
Aastack Geo The geograph for this page in fact covers half of HP4705 and half of HP4704, and should in fact have a supplementary classification. The light-house is shown at a different location on both the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but neither are correct as it is at HP47840496 according to my GPS.
Aastack Geo
The geograph for this page in fact covers half of HP4705 and half of HP4704, and should in fact have a supplementary classification. The light-house is shown at a different location on both the 1:50,000 and 1:25,000 maps, but neither are correct as it is at HP47840496 according to my GPS.
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Aastack Geo is located at Grid Ref: HP4704 (Lat: 60.723118, Lng: -1.125594)

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Located within 500m of 60.723118,-1.125594
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Group: 4
Seamark Light Height: 45
Seamark Light Period: 20
Seamark Light Range: 10
Seamark Light Reference: A 3816
Seamark Type: light_minor
Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.
Lat/Long: 60.7247431/-1.1265179
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