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Knab Coastal Walk – Clickimin Broch loop from Lerwick

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Knab Coastal Walk – Clickimin Broch loop from Lerwick

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Knab Coastal Walk – Clickimin Broch loop from Lerwick

04:00

14.6km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.01 km

Bain's Beach, Lerwick

Highlight • Beach

Unfortunately, it is not suitable for swimming unless you climb down over the rocks. The water is very cold.

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2.10 km

The Lodberries

Highlight • Settlement

Very idyllic

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2.28 km

Knab Coastal Walk

Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site

Partly paved, in some places the road is narrow. Along the way are historic buildings, churches, cliffs, seabirds and seals.

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4.58 km

Jimmy Col's Steps

Highlight • Beach

Jimmy Col's Steps, named for James Leask who lived in the tiny house known as the Matchbox, near the steps. The steps give access to the rocky beach.

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7.07 km

View of Bressay Lighthouse and Coastal Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fantastic view of cliffs, deep blue sea and green pastures.

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10.1 km

Clickimin Broch

Highlight • Historical Site

If you're in the area, the broch is worth a visit and entry is free

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12.8 km

Lerwick Town Hall

Highlight • Historical Site

You can see it from Fort Charlotte.
See picture for opening times.

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13.0 km

Fort Charlotte

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a beautiful view and entry is free

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14.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

3.07 km

1.85 km

1.29 km

1.06 km

592 m

521 m

Surfaces

4.50 km

4.45 km

3.07 km

1.94 km

471 m

119 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 8 May

9°C

3°C

0 %

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Knab Coastal Walk – Clickimin Broch loop from Lerwick

Bain's Beach, Lerwick

The Lodberries

Knab Coastal Walk

Jimmy Col's Steps

View of Bressay Lighthouse and Coastal Cliffs

Clickimin Broch

Lerwick Town Hall

Fort Charlotte

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