Tarri Geos

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

Scotland

Tarri Geos

Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar Credit: Tom Pennington

Tarri Geos is a prominent coastal feature located on the Shetland Islands, situated off the northeast coast of Scotland. It is primarily known for being a captivating headland and point that offers stunning views of the surrounding rugged landscape and the North Sea.

The headland is characterized by its sheer cliffs that tower above the crashing waves below, creating a dramatic and awe-inspiring sight. These cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rock, showcasing the geological history of the area. Tarri Geos is also home to a variety of seabirds, including puffins and guillemots, which nest and roost on the cliff ledges, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

At the tip of the headland, there is a distinct point that juts out into the sea. This point offers panoramic vistas, allowing visitors to observe the expansive ocean and potentially catch a glimpse of marine wildlife, such as seals or dolphins. The point is easily accessible, and there are paths and trails that lead up to it, providing a thrilling walk along the edge of the cliffs.

Tarri Geos is a place of natural beauty and tranquility, offering visitors the opportunity to immerse themselves in the rugged and untamed landscape of the Shetland Islands. It is a popular destination for hikers, photographers, and nature lovers, who are drawn to its breathtaking scenery and diverse wildlife.

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Tarri Geos Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.592075/-0.86401827 or Grid Reference HU6290. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Burn flowing into Wick of Aith, Fetlar
Aith Ness The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance.
Aith Ness
The cliffs below Gillis Field and the Head of Lambhoga are visible in the distance.
Aithbank, Fetlar The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.
Aithbank, Fetlar
The house has since been refurbished as a camping booth.
Aith Ness from Wick of Tresta
Aith Ness from Wick of Tresta
Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith
Beadlet Anemone (Actinia equina), Wick of Aith
Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith
Flat Periwinkle (Littorina obtusata), Wick of Aith
Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar
Outer Dale, Lambhoga, Fetlar
North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar
North of Hoganeap, Lambhoga, Fetlar
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.
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.
South Geo of Heoganeap, Fetlar
South Geo of Heoganeap, Fetlar
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".
Camping booth at Aithbank
Camping booth at Aithbank
Fields on Aith Ness
Fields on Aith Ness
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.
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.
Fields, Aith Ness A fertile peninsula on the south side of Fetlar.
Fields, Aith Ness
A fertile peninsula on the south side of Fetlar.
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.
Gillis Field Triangulation pillar amongst the bogs.
Gillis Field
Triangulation pillar amongst the bogs.
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Tarri Geos is located at Grid Ref: HU6290 (Lat: 60.592075, Lng: -0.86401827)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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