Clemmil Geos

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Clemmil Geos

Aith Ness The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance. — Aith Ness Credit: Ken Craig

Clemmil Geos is a prominent coastal feature located on the mainland of Shetland, an archipelago in Scotland. It is classified as a headland or point due to its geographical characteristics and its significance as a land formation.

Situated on the west coast of Shetland, Clemmil Geos is known for its distinctive cliffs and rugged terrain. The area is characterized by towering cliffs that reach heights of up to 100 meters (328 feet), providing dramatic views of the surrounding coastline and the North Atlantic Ocean. These cliffs have been formed over millions of years through the erosion of sedimentary rocks, creating a unique and visually striking landscape.

Clemmil Geos is also notable for its geology. The headland comprises layers of sandstone, shale, and limestone, which are indicative of the region's ancient geological history. Fossils of marine life can sometimes be found embedded within the rock formations, offering insights into the area's prehistoric past.

The coastal feature is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. Hiking trails and pathways allow visitors to explore the headland and admire its natural beauty up close. The area is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including seabirds, seals, and occasionally even whales, making it a haven for birdwatching and marine mammal spotting.

Overall, Clemmil Geos is an impressive and significant coastal feature in Shetland, offering both natural beauty and geological interest to those who visit.

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Clemmil Geos Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.592611/-0.87009731 or Grid Reference HU6190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Aith Ness

The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance.

Ken Craig

Aith Ness from Wick of Tresta

Mike Pennington

Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

Three Geos, Hoganeap, Fetlar

Although this area seems to be named Three Stacks on the OS 1:10000 map, I am informed by Andrew Leaper of Fetlar that the area in the photo is named Three Geos and that Three Stacks is further north along the coast.

Mike Pennington

South Geo of Heoganeap, Fetlar

Mike Pennington

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".

Mark Stockdale

Fields on Aith Ness

Mike Pennington

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.

Richard Webb

Peat Road, Lamb Hoga

The route which was used to carry winter fuel off the bogs of Lamb Hoga up to the 1950s.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb

Fields, Aith Ness

A fertile peninsula on the south side of Fetlar.

Richard Webb

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.

Richard Webb