18 KM
Grade B
Give yourself a whole day to enjoy the many delights that this fantastic island has to offer. Muckle Roe translatesas ‘Big Red’; the island being mostly beautiful red granite. There are many caves, arches, tunnels and rock-hopping opportunities to enjoy on this paddle; a lot of interest in a relatively small area. A really good torch is absolutely essential!
18 KM
Circumnavigation
Coastal Paddling
No Landing Zones
Grade B
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The beautiful red granite cliffs
The endless caves, tunnels, arches and stacks to explore
The gorgeous landing at North Ham
The lighthouse
The exposed and committing west coast with its incredible cliffs and rock architecture
Useful Links and/or Updates
The nearby village of Brae offers a supermarket, a pub and places to eat
Gallery
Machir landing
Muckle Roe, Shetland
Muckle Roe arch
Caves & sea stacks
Another cave!
Caves a plenty
Sea arch
Muckle Roe coastline
Spectacular sea arch
Sea Stack, Shetland
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