Sandness And Walls, a region on the west side of Shetland's mainland, features a diverse landscape ideal for outdoor pursuits. The area is characterized by dramatic coastal scenery, rugged hills, and expansive moorland. These natural features provide a backdrop for several sports like hiking, road cycling, and touring cycling.
Sandness And Walls offers a range of outdoor activities for various skill levels. The region provides approximately 9 routes across several sports like hiking,…
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83
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11.2km
03:06
200m
200m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.86km
01:19
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.6km
06:57
190m
190m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.8km
03:47
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220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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36.7km
01:50
390m
390m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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47.3km
02:24
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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28.0km
01:22
320m
320m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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21.8km
01:10
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270m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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65.0km
04:03
700m
700m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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38.1km
02:30
430m
430m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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28.6km
01:48
320m
330m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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26.5km
01:45
320m
320m
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Sandness And Walls offers opportunities for Hiking, Road cycling, and Touring cycling. The region features 9 routes across these sports. These routes have an average rating of 4.87 stars from more than 300 visitors.
The region is characterized by dramatic coastal scenery, rugged hills, and expansive moorland. Notable features include spectacular cliffs, caves, sea stacks, and geos along the west coast. Inland, rugged hills like Sandness Hill offer views over the landscape.
Yes, Sandness And Walls provides a variety of hiking trails, from easy walks to challenging coastal routes. Examples include the "Deepdale and Sandness Hill Circular" and walks from Walls to Sandness. More information can be found in the guide Hiking around Sandness And Walls.
Yes, the region offers easy hiking options suitable for various skill levels. These trails allow exploration of the diverse terrain, including coastal paths and moorland. For specific routes, consult the guide Easy hikes around Sandness And Walls.
Road cycling is a popular activity in Sandness And Walls, with generally well-maintained roads. Routes like the one through the Dale of Walls offer quiet rides with good surfaces. Scenic rides through heather-covered peat-land and along voes are available. Discover routes in Road Cycling Routes around Sandness And Walls.
Yes, Sandness And Walls offers opportunities for touring cycling. The region's roads provide scenic rides through varied landscapes, including coastal views and moorland. Further details on routes can be found in the guide Cycling around Sandness And Walls.
The area features dramatic coastlines with cliffs, caves, sea stacks, and geos. Inland, rugged hills like Sandness Hill and expansive moorland dotted with lochs are prominent. Secluded beaches and characteristic 'voes' (sea inlets) also define the landscape.
The landscape is home to ancient archaeological sites, including brochs, cairns, and Norse ruins. Culswick Broch, an Iron Age fortified dwelling made of red stone, is a notable example of the historical interest in the region.
Sandness And Walls is a popular destination on komoot, with 9 routes available. These routes have been explored by more than 300 visitors and hold an average rating of 4.87 out of 5 stars, indicating high satisfaction.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Sandness And Walls. These include Hiking around Sandness And Walls, Easy hikes around Sandness And Walls, Road Cycling Routes around Sandness And Walls, and Cycling around Sandness And Walls.
Further information about the region can be found on the Shetland tourism portal. The official website for the Sandness and Walls Community Council is shetland.gov.uk/community-directory/sandness-walls-community-council.
The Sandness And Walls Community Council can be contacted by phone. The available phone number is +441595809746.

