In a nutshell

Enjoy the views across one of the finest sand tombolos in Europe and watch the Puffin colony at Sumbergh Head.

Main stops

Mousa viewpoint
Spiggie nature reserve
Sumburgh head

The programme

Coach leaves the Port and main town of Lerwick, heading south you will see the Shetland style of houses and farming, the first stop is at a cliff top view point looking out to the island of Mousa. Then onwards to St Ninian's which is one of the finest sand tombolos in Europe, and it is the largest active tombolo in the UK, also home to The chapel in which famous 'treasure' was found, 28 Pictish silver objects and the jaw bone of a porpoise were buried under a cross-marked slab close to the altar.
A chance to walk across the sand and back to take in the sights before the coach departs and visits the wildlife hide at the Spiggie Nature reserve.
At the Spiggie nature reserve you will be able to take in the beauty of the Loch at a mile long it’s home to many Swans and waders as well as terns.
The coach will then tour the banks of the Loch before a visit to the cliff top nature reserve of Sumburgh head, home to a Puffin colony and the amazing skyscraper of seabirds. You can walk the nature trails circular route bringing you back to the coach and back to Lerwick. Total possible walk distance 3km, comfort stop half way and gift shop at Sumburgh.

Good to know

Wildlife viewing is not guaranteed.