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Mussi Geo

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Shetland

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Mussi Geo

Houlls geo, Fetlar
Houlls geo, Fetlar Credit: Tom Pennington

Mussi Geo is a prominent coastal feature located in the Shetland Islands, an archipelago in Scotland. It is classified as a headland, also known as a point, due to its elongated and protruding shape into the surrounding sea.

Situated on the west coast of the Shetland Mainland, Mussi Geo is known for its striking cliffs and rugged terrain. The headland is characterized by its steep, rocky slopes that drop dramatically into the North Atlantic Ocean. These cliffs are composed of layers of sedimentary rock, showcasing the area's geological history.

Mussi Geo offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding coastal landscape, including the open sea and nearby islands. The headland is also home to a diverse range of seabirds, making it a popular spot for birdwatching enthusiasts. Species such as puffins, gannets, and guillemots can often be spotted nesting and diving in the waters around the headland.

Visitors to Mussi Geo can explore the area by foot, following the coastal path that winds along the cliff edges. This path provides access to various viewpoints and allows for an up-close experience with the breathtaking scenery. However, caution is advised as the terrain can be challenging and the cliffs are unfenced.

Overall, Mussi Geo stands as a captivating coastal feature in the Shetland Islands, showcasing the region's natural beauty and offering a unique viewpoint of the rugged coastline and abundant wildlife.

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Mussi Geo Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 60.601441/-0.79827405 or Grid Reference HU6591. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Houlls geo, Fetlar
Houlls geo, Fetlar
Funzie Bay, Fetlar
Funzie Bay, Fetlar
Rain Geese on Loch of Funzie, Fetlar Rain Goose is the local name for Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata).
Rain Geese on Loch of Funzie, Fetlar
Rain Goose is the local name for Red-throated Diver (Gavia stellata).
The Mires of Fundy - RSPB Reserve The view from the hide at the Mires of Fundy. All quiet on a sunny Spring evening although the red-necked phalaropes were thought to be resident.
The Mires of Fundy - RSPB Reserve
The view from the hide at the Mires of Fundy. All quiet on a sunny Spring evening although the red-necked phalaropes were thought to be resident.
Loch of Funzie exhortation A bird watcher was incensed having seen a Fetlar islander go fishing in his waders for trout in this section of Loch of Funzie. And despite the notice!! All for the protection of red-necked phalaropes, a bird uncommon in the UK but not so worldwide.
Loch of Funzie exhortation
A bird watcher was incensed having seen a Fetlar islander go fishing in his waders for trout in this section of Loch of Funzie. And despite the notice!! All for the protection of red-necked phalaropes, a bird uncommon in the UK but not so worldwide.
Funzie Bay Across the beach at Funzie ancient cobbles are set into the cliffs; they were squashed and stretched under immense heat and pressure 400 million years ago. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/downloads/resources/trailleaflets/Shetland_rocks.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/downloads/resources/trailleaflets/Shetland_rocks.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Funzie Bay
Across the beach at Funzie ancient cobbles are set into the cliffs; they were squashed and stretched under immense heat and pressure 400 million years ago. See LinkExternal link
Elongated cobbles in the rocks at Funzie Across the beach at Funzie ancient cobbles are set into the cliffs; they were squashed and stretched under immense heat and pressure 400 million years ago. See <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/downloads/resources/trailleaflets/Shetland_rocks.pdf" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.shetland-heritage.co.uk/downloads/resources/trailleaflets/Shetland_rocks.pdf">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Elongated cobbles in the rocks at Funzie
Across the beach at Funzie ancient cobbles are set into the cliffs; they were squashed and stretched under immense heat and pressure 400 million years ago. See LinkExternal link
Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie View of the Loch of Funzie
Loch of Funzie
View of the Loch of Funzie
Lambs playing in the road Hand made road warning sign, "Lambs playing in the road".
Lambs playing in the road
Hand made road warning sign, "Lambs playing in the road".
Cattle Grid Cattle grid installation.
Cattle Grid
Cattle grid installation.
Funzie Bay Funzie Bay on South side of Fetlar.
Funzie Bay
Funzie Bay on South side of Fetlar.
Nicol's Tonga, Fetlar
Nicol's Tonga, Fetlar
Haa of Funzie, Fetlar
Haa of Funzie, Fetlar
Line of planticrubs Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.
Line of planticrubs
Anyone familiar with the landscape of northern England or Scotland will assume first of all that these are drystone sheep fanks but actually they are planticrubs, probably unique to Shetland. This was the only place I saw a whole row of them. Planticrubs were built to shelter kale seedlings from the wind so serve as primitive greenhouses.
Planticrub near Loch of Funzie For a full explanation of this miniature "walled garden", see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3271563">HU6489 : Line of planticrubs</a>.
Planticrub near Loch of Funzie
For a full explanation of this miniature "walled garden", see HU6489 : Line of planticrubs.
Geological model at Loch of Funzie This piece of public artwork is a stylized representation of the geology of the island of Fetlar.
Geological model at Loch of Funzie
This piece of public artwork is a stylized representation of the geology of the island of Fetlar.
Western end of the Loch of Funzie An important birding site.
Western end of the Loch of Funzie
An important birding site.
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Mussi Geo is located at Grid Ref: HU6591 (Lat: 60.601441, Lng: -0.79827405)

Unitary Authority: Shetland Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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