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Shetland Islands

Puffin Viewing Point – Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head loop from Quendale

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Shetland Islands

Puffin Viewing Point – Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head loop from Quendale

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Puffin Viewing Point – Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head loop from Quendale

01:56

29.5km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

52 m

Quendale Mill

Highlight • Monument

Old mill, nice museum - worth it. Great beach next door

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1.06 km

Beach

Beach

3

8.98 km

Puffin Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the season (April to August) you can, with luck, see the cute puffins and many other birds.
And with a lot of luck you can also see whales in …

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4

9.15 km

Orca Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

5

9.37 km

Puffin Head

Highlight • Viewpoint

The surprise and touching discovery and sight of puffins just inches away from me. A two-legged, two-wheeled wonder.

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6

9.57 km

Puffin Colony at Sumburgh Head

Highlight • Natural

Sumburgh Head is one of the famous places in Scotland when it comes to watching puffins (and others birds, e.g. guillemots). Between late April and July/early August, you’ll very likely …

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7

23.1 km

Scousburgh Sands (Spiggie Beach)

Highlight • Beach

A beautiful sheltered beach with high dunes and good spots for parking and camping.
You will have to walk across to the north to reach this beach from the road but it's not far.

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8

23.5 km

Little Voe

Highlight • Viewpoint

9

26.0 km

Seals at Spiggie Beach

Highlight • Natural

B

29.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.9 km

11.4 km

2.01 km

874 m

369 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

6.39 km

2.09 km

257 m

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Monday 31 August

14°C

11°C

65 %

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