Rutna Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Rutna Geo

Information board at the end of the boardwalk, Toolie, Hermaness
Information board at the end of the boardwalk, Toolie, Hermaness Credit: Mike Pennington

Rutna Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. It is specifically situated on the west coast of the mainland Shetland, near the village of Walls. Rutna Geo is known as a headland, which is a narrow stretch of land that juts out into the sea. It is also referred to as a point, as it forms a distinctive and sharp triangular shape.

The headland is composed of rugged cliffs made of sedimentary rocks, which have been shaped by years of erosion caused by the relentless waves of the Atlantic Ocean. These cliffs can reach impressive heights and are often covered in vibrant green vegetation, adding to the area's natural beauty.

Rutna Geo offers breathtaking views of the surrounding coastal landscape, with the vast expanse of the Atlantic stretching out towards the horizon. The headland is also a popular spot for birdwatching, as it provides a habitat for various seabird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills.

Access to Rutna Geo is relatively easy, with a nearby coastal walking path allowing visitors to explore the area and appreciate its unique geological features. This coastal feature is a significant attraction for tourists and nature enthusiasts, who come to admire its dramatic cliffs, enjoy the picturesque views, and immerse themselves in the rugged beauty of the Shetland Islands.

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Rutna Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.815387/-0.87319192 or Grid Reference HP6115. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Information board at the end of the boardwalk, Toolie, Hermaness
Information board at the end of the boardwalk, Toolie, Hermaness
Misty day, Toolie, Hermaness
Misty day, Toolie, Hermaness
Incoming mist, Hermaness
Incoming mist, Hermaness
Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus), Saito, Hermaness
Herring Gulls (Larus argentatus), Saito, Hermaness
Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) chick, Hermaness
Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) chick, Hermaness
Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) chick, Hermaness
Fulmar (Fulmarus glacialis) chick, Hermaness
At Toolie. view N with sea mist hugging Herma Ness An alternative way to Herma Ness is to take the path west from the Muckle Flugga Shore Station  beside the Burn of Winnaswarta Dale to these fantastic bird cliffs.
At Toolie. view N with sea mist hugging Herma Ness
An alternative way to Herma Ness is to take the path west from the Muckle Flugga Shore Station beside the Burn of Winnaswarta Dale to these fantastic bird cliffs.
Rockfall at the Neap, Hermaness A relatively fresh rockfall (from the previous winter), with the gannetry on the Neap in the background.
Rockfall at the Neap, Hermaness
A relatively fresh rockfall (from the previous winter), with the gannetry on the Neap in the background.
Abandoned peat-workings at the south end of Hermaness NNR Peats have not been cut here since the 1980s.
Abandoned peat-workings at the south end of Hermaness NNR
Peats have not been cut here since the 1980s.
Peat track at the south end of Hermaness NNR The peat here is only about a metre thick, and the track has been cut down to the bedrock.
Peat track at the south end of Hermaness NNR
The peat here is only about a metre thick, and the track has been cut down to the bedrock.
Milldale Burn Milldale on the map, but known as Tonga Daal locally.
Milldale Burn
Milldale on the map, but known as Tonga Daal locally.
Looking down Milldale Some of the houses at Burrafirth can be seen in the distance and the Hill of Clibberswick is in the far distance on the left. Although named Milldale on the maps, it is known as Tonga Daal locally ('daal' is Shetlandic for dale or valley).
Looking down Milldale
Some of the houses at Burrafirth can be seen in the distance and the Hill of Clibberswick is in the far distance on the left. Although named Milldale on the maps, it is known as Tonga Daal locally ('daal' is Shetlandic for dale or valley).
Gannets at Saito That's not snow, it's gannets
Gannets at Saito
That's not snow, it's gannets
Pool on the north end of Mill Field, Hermaness This ridge is named Mill Fiel on maps, but this is an OS typo, field being the Shetland word for a hill. The peninsula of Tonga is in the distance.
Pool on the north end of Mill Field, Hermaness
This ridge is named Mill Fiel on maps, but this is an OS typo, field being the Shetland word for a hill. The peninsula of Tonga is in the distance.
Mill Field, Hermaness Mill Fiel on the map is an OS typo - field means hill.
Mill Field, Hermaness
Mill Fiel on the map is an OS typo - field means hill.
View east from Mill Field, Hermaness Looking across the moorland on the ridge between Hoveburn and Milldale. The white house in the centre is Lower Sotland at Burrafirth with a view right across to Harold's Wick.
View east from Mill Field, Hermaness
Looking across the moorland on the ridge between Hoveburn and Milldale. The white house in the centre is Lower Sotland at Burrafirth with a view right across to Harold's Wick.
Sunset on Hermaness The sun slides behind Libbers Hill as the sky still reflects in a small pool above Hoveburn.
Sunset on Hermaness
The sun slides behind Libbers Hill as the sky still reflects in a small pool above Hoveburn.
Gannets on the cliffs at Saito
Gannets on the cliffs at Saito
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Rutna Geo is located at Grid Ref: HP6115 (Lat: 60.815387, Lng: -0.87319192)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///openly.lookout.forehand. Near Haroldswick, Shetland Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 60.815387,-0.87319192
Parking
Lat/Long: 60.8123377/-0.876483
Hermaness NNR Visitor Centre
Tourism: information
Lat/Long: 60.8119204/-0.8744338
Passing Place
Lat/Long: 60.8113714/-0.875207
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8115168/-0.8751128
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 60.8112787/-0.8757807
Toilets
Lat/Long: 60.8127672/-0.8764941
Defibrillator
Emergency: defibrillator
Lat/Long: 60.8127478/-0.8765469
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