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Muckle Flugga Lighthouse loop from Hermaness National Nature Reserve

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Shetland Islands

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse loop from Hermaness National Nature Reserve

Moderate

5.0

(3)

30

hikers

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse loop from Hermaness National Nature Reserve

02:43

8.82km

320m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 22, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1.78 km

Hermaness National Nature Reserve

Nature Reserve

2

2.37 km

View of Hermaness Cliffs and Sea Stacks

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A feast for the senses, the sounds and sights of Hermaness are full of drama. The white tops of the waves complement the white staining on the cliffs where seabirds …

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3

3.72 km

Gannet Colony at Natural Arch Cliffs

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4

4.01 km

Puffin Viewing Point at Hermaness NNR

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Best place to watch loads of Puffins

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5

4.09 km

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse and Sea Stacks

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On the West side of Hermaness Hill, you will find a number of sea stacks, sea arches and a small island, all of which are dotted with puffin burrows, fulmar …

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6

4.18 km

View of Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

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The Mu kle Flugga View!

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7

4.40 km

Muckle Flugga Lighthouse

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B

8.82 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.20 km

3.13 km

1.48 km

Surfaces

4.20 km

3.07 km

1.43 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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