There are so many wonderful places to visit in an island chain that is designed for sea kayak exploration. Shetland is 60 degrees north, where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean, it really provides that ‘on the edge of the world’ feeling. It is made up of an archipelago of over 100 islands, 16 inhabited all year, and travel between the islands is relatively easy by car with roll-on, roll-off ferries or bridges connecting most of the inhabited islands.
Shetland Trips
| Number | Trip | Distance | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bridge End | 16km | B |
| 2 | Muckle Roe | 18km | B |
| 3 | Ronas Voe | 14km | A (B) |
| 4 | Muckle Flugga | 12km | C |
| 5 | Isle of Noss | 16km | C |
Shetland
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Shetland
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Bridge End
Muckle Roe
Ronas Voe
Muckle Flugga
Isle of Noss
Grade A
Relatively easy landings with escape routes easily available. Offering relative shelter from extreme conditions and ocean swell. Some tidal movement may be found, but easy to predict with no major tidal races or overfalls.
Grade B
Some awkward landings, and sections of coastline with no escape routes should be expected. Tidal movement, tidal races, overfalls, crossings, ocean swell and surf may be found on these trips. They will also be exposed to the weather and associated conditions.
Grade c
Difficult landings with no escape routes for long sections of the trip. Fast tidal movement, tidal races, overfalls, extended crossing, ocean swell and surf may be found on all of these trips. Exposed to the weather and sea state, therefore require detailed planning and paddlers competent in rough water conditions. The journey may require good conditions for the trip to be viable.
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Scottish Sea Kayaking, Sixty-Two Great Sea Kayak Voyages
This guidebook features 5 trips around Shetland. You will also find details of more classic trips from around Scotland.
