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South Bratta Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

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South Bratta Geo

Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga There is a very good track from the car park beside Fetlar Kirk up onto Lamb Hoga with views to Out Skerries, Bressay and across the whole of Fetlar. I had assumed that Lamb Hoga would be pronounced as written but oh no, it's pronounced as a single word "Lahmuga" with the stress on the first sylable "Lahm".
Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga Credit: Mark Stockdale

South Bratta Geo, located in the Shetland Islands, is a picturesque coastal feature renowned for its dramatic cliffs and stunning natural beauty. Situated on the west coast of Shetland, this headland juts out into the North Sea, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

The cliffs of South Bratta Geo rise majestically from the ocean, reaching impressive heights of up to 200 feet. Composed mainly of sedimentary rocks, these cliffs showcase stunning geological formations, including layers of sandstone and shale. The erosion caused by the relentless pounding of the waves has carved intricate patterns and caves into the rock face, adding to the area's allure.

Visitors to South Bratta Geo can enjoy a leisurely stroll along the cliff-top path, which offers panoramic vistas of the sea and the rugged coastline. The area is a haven for birdwatchers, with various seabirds nesting on the cliffs, including puffins, guillemots, and fulmars. The crashing waves and bracing sea air make it an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts and photographers seeking to capture the wild and untamed beauty of the Shetland Islands.

Due to its exposed location, South Bratta Geo can be subject to strong winds and rough seas, making it essential for visitors to exercise caution. However, its remote and unspoiled nature only adds to its charm, providing a truly immersive experience in the wild and untamed beauty of the Shetland coastline.

Overall, South Bratta Geo is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the raw power and beauty of nature. Its towering cliffs, stunning geological formations, and diverse wildlife make it a must-visit destination for those seeking a unique and awe-inspiring experience in the Shetland Islands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 60.588331/-0.9193334 or Grid Reference HU5989. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga There is a very good track from the car park beside Fetlar Kirk up onto Lamb Hoga with views to Out Skerries, Bressay and across the whole of Fetlar. I had assumed that Lamb Hoga would be pronounced as written but oh no, it's pronounced as a single word "Lahmuga" with the stress on the first sylable "Lahm".
Looking north from path up to Lamb Hoga
There is a very good track from the car park beside Fetlar Kirk up onto Lamb Hoga with views to Out Skerries, Bressay and across the whole of Fetlar. I had assumed that Lamb Hoga would be pronounced as written but oh no, it's pronounced as a single word "Lahmuga" with the stress on the first sylable "Lahm".
The Peat Road The bogs of Lamb Hoga provided Fetlar with high quality fuel. Every year, islanders would move to the peninsula to cast and dry peats. The fuel was then taken off via this road or by boat across to Aith for the eastern side of the island. The beach at Tresta is in the background along with Vord Hill.
The Peat Road
The bogs of Lamb Hoga provided Fetlar with high quality fuel. Every year, islanders would move to the peninsula to cast and dry peats. The fuel was then taken off via this road or by boat across to Aith for the eastern side of the island. The beach at Tresta is in the background along with Vord Hill.
Peat Road, Lamb Hoga The route which was used to carry winter fuel off the bogs of Lamb Hoga up to the 1950s.
Peat Road, Lamb Hoga
The route which was used to carry winter fuel off the bogs of Lamb Hoga up to the 1950s.
The Dale A shallow reentrant on the boggy Lamb Hoga plateau. There is a view over the Wick of Tresta towards Aithbank where peats cut here were once landed.
The Dale
A shallow reentrant on the boggy Lamb Hoga plateau. There is a view over the Wick of Tresta towards Aithbank where peats cut here were once landed.
The Peat Road Lamb Hoga was the source of Fetlar's peat and this was one of the ways the peat was carried to the crofts. Much of the peat was taken out by boat and landed at Airthbank.
The Peat Road
Lamb Hoga was the source of Fetlar's peat and this was one of the ways the peat was carried to the crofts. Much of the peat was taken out by boat and landed at Airthbank.
SW of Tresta towards Silda Wick Looking across the inland end of the Wick of Tresta
SW of Tresta towards Silda Wick
Looking across the inland end of the Wick of Tresta
Papil Water Taken from Fitsyi Field on Lamb Hoga, with Stackaberg (centre) and Vord Hill (right) in the distance.
Papil Water
Taken from Fitsyi Field on Lamb Hoga, with Stackaberg (centre) and Vord Hill (right) in the distance.
Tresta beach, Fetlar The beach at Tresta on Fetlar.
Tresta beach, Fetlar
The beach at Tresta on Fetlar.
Southdale with the Manse and Tresta in the background
Southdale with the Manse and Tresta in the background
Tresta, Fetlar, from Bealans Although named Herra on the map, the house here, which belongs to the RSPB, is named Bealans. Above the Wick of Tresta, the trees around the Manse can be seen on the left, and the church is on the right, beside Papil Water, while the tip of the Lambhoga peninsula is in the distance.
Tresta, Fetlar, from Bealans
Although named Herra on the map, the house here, which belongs to the RSPB, is named Bealans. Above the Wick of Tresta, the trees around the Manse can be seen on the left, and the church is on the right, beside Papil Water, while the tip of the Lambhoga peninsula is in the distance.
The Old Manse, Tresta, Fetlar The old manse has a tree-filled garden and is just above the kirk which is between the Wick of Tresta and Papil Water. The peninsula of Lambhoga is in the distance.
The Old Manse, Tresta, Fetlar
The old manse has a tree-filled garden and is just above the kirk which is between the Wick of Tresta and Papil Water. The peninsula of Lambhoga is in the distance.
Southdale, Fetlar Looking east towards Houbie, which is over the brae.
Southdale, Fetlar
Looking east towards Houbie, which is over the brae.
The Old Manse, Tresta, Fetlar From the Tresta beach car park, showing the sycamores in the garden.
The Old Manse, Tresta, Fetlar
From the Tresta beach car park, showing the sycamores in the garden.
Tresta beach, Fetlar One of the longest sandy beaches in Shetland.
Tresta beach, Fetlar
One of the longest sandy beaches in Shetland.
Peat-track from Lambhoga to Tresta, Fetlar The track visible passing through the dunes at the far end of Tresta beach, before heading at an angle up the side of the hill of Fitsyi Field was used by ponies bringing peats from the Lamb Hoga peninsula back to Tresta and other townships.
Peat-track from Lambhoga to Tresta, Fetlar
The track visible passing through the dunes at the far end of Tresta beach, before heading at an angle up the side of the hill of Fitsyi Field was used by ponies bringing peats from the Lamb Hoga peninsula back to Tresta and other townships.
Tresta, Fetlar The small cluster of crofts which form the township of Tresta, from the nearby beach.
Tresta, Fetlar
The small cluster of crofts which form the township of Tresta, from the nearby beach.
Tresta beach, Fetlar A sandy lower beach and stony upper beach.
Tresta beach, Fetlar
A sandy lower beach and stony upper beach.
Papil Water, Fetlar The birds in the centre are non-breeding or off-duty Great Skuas (Stercorarius skua), known as 'Bonxies' in Shetland.
Papil Water, Fetlar
The birds in the centre are non-breeding or off-duty Great Skuas (Stercorarius skua), known as 'Bonxies' in Shetland.
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South Bratta Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU5989 (Lat: 60.588331, Lng: -0.9193334)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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