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Mavis Grind Isthmus – Sand Wick Beach loop from Braewick

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Mavis Grind Isthmus – Sand Wick Beach loop from Braewick

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Mavis Grind Isthmus – Sand Wick Beach loop from Braewick

02:44

42.7km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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41 m

Braewick Café and Campsite

Highlight • Cafe

A nice little campsite with grass pitches or wooden eco wigwams.
The cafe serves fresh local and homemade food and drinks. It's closed on Mon & Tue but open from 10:00 - 16:00 Wed to Sun.

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9.69 km

B9078 Northmavine Coastal Road

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The B9078 along the southern coast of Northmavine heading west onto Esha Ness is a stunning bit of road to ride. It's very undulating and can often manage a head …

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19.9 km

Mavis Grind Isthmus

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the spot that makes Northmavine a peninsula. To get a great view on the narrow strip of land connecting mainland Shetland with Northmavine climb up the little hill …

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35.8 km

Sand Wick Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Enjoy a rest and take in the views from the pretty shingle beach at Sand Wick. If you're heading South along the coastal path, it's steep cliffs from here.

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42.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

11.1 km

332 m

142 m

Surfaces

42.0 km

332 m

214 m

142 m

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Friday 26 June

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Braewick Café and Campsite

B9078 Northmavine Coastal Road

Mavis Grind Isthmus

Sand Wick Beach

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