16 KM
Grade B
Burra has lots to offer! There are two islands, East and West Burra, and they are joined by narrow bridges at Bridge End Outdoor Centre, which used to be a school. They provide a great venue where wildlife, scenery and remoteness can be found in all conditions. Whatever the weather and whatever the paddling ability a great day out is guaranteed.
16 KM
Sheltered
Coastal Paddling
Circumnavigation
Grade B
Show Description
East Burra’s southern tip with rock hopping, the ‘tunnel cave’ and archway
Dyke End Geo with it’s many caves and stacks.
South Harva’s exposed western coastline, if conditions permit
Kettle Ness’s caves & cliffs, along with the sandy beach at Banna Minn
The amount and variety of wildlife on route, that might include otters, arctic skuas and red-throated divers
Useful Links and/or Updates
The centre at Bridge End offers inexpensive hostel-type accommodation and has an attached camping ground: http://www.bridgeendoutdoors.com
There is now a small charge for launching/landing at Bridge End Marina, please use the honesty box.
Gallery
Abandoned crofts on South Haverera
West Burra coastline
Looking across to Mainland Shetland
West Voe
Burra coastline
East Burra coastline
Burra scenery
Point of Stakka
Abandoned crofts on Burra
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