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Bressay and Noss loop

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Bressay and Noss loop

Moderate

Bressay and Noss loop

04:49

16.9km

340m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 7, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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After 0 m for 172 m

After 9.87 km for 172 m

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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172 m

Noss National Nature Reserve Entrance

Highlight • Natural

The Noss Sound ferry takes three minutes to cross from Bressay. Between May and August, it operates on Tuesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, conditions permitting. You will need to pre-book …

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5.46 km

View of the Cliffs of Noss from Charlie's Holm

Highlight • Viewpoint

The viewpoint at Charlie's Holm offers a good view of the impressive (180m) cliffs on the island of Noss. Full of bird-life in summer.

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5.92 km

Holm of Noss Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

Dramatic cliffs supporting an incredible number of nesting seabirds. Porpoises and otters might be spotted offshore.

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16.9 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.48 km

1.29 km

185 m

164 m

Surfaces

13.2 km

3.39 km

390 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 22 May

12°C

10°C

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Max wind speed: 34.0 km/h

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