Shetland Isles
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About the Shetland Isles
It's wild, it's wonderful and it's fascinating. We can't visit all 100 or more islands which make up the Shetlands but we should manage more than one! Here's a terrific mixture of dramatic scenery but with plenty of quiet corners, thousands of sea birds but the time to watch just one, seals, otters and whales and every chance of seeing them.
With a character firmly rooted in its Viking past and many remains of those earlier times, this area is a must.
Brief Itinerary for the Shetland Isles:
Day 1: Meet in Stirling and travel to Aberdeen for our overnight ferry crossing to Lerwick departing 17:00.
Day 2: Arrive in Lerwick at about 07:00, disembark the ferry and head somewhere for breakfast. After taking our bags to the hostel, we will enjoy our first walk.
Days 2-6: Possible walks are too many to mention but we aim to get a good feel for Mainland Shetland and also pop over to one of the other islands (Bressay, Papa Stour, Whalsay or Yell). Areas like Sandwick, North Nesting, Sumburgh, Hillswick, Muckle Roe, Dale of Walls, St Ninian’s Isle, all provide great walking. If the wind is up we’ll be looking for sheltered locations. Where at all possible we’ll visit various other places of interest like Jarlshof, Mousa Broch, Old Scatness and also have time to explore Lerwick itself.
Day 6: After our walk for the day, catch the overnight ferry back to Aberdeen
Day 7: Arrive Aberdeen at about 07:00 and travel back to Stirling with a stop for breakfast. Arrival in Stirling should be by about 12.00.
Shetland Isles - What's Included?
Your walking holiday includes:
- 5 days walking
- 4 nights hostel accommodation (alternative accommodation may be available)
- 2 nights recliner seats on Ferry (upgrade may be available)
- Continental Breakfasts on days 3 - 6
- Transport from and back to Stirling and daily as required and for baggage
- Qualified Leader
- 3 ferry journeys
Group Size:
The minimum group size is 6. The maximum number of participants per leader is 11.
Orkney Isles
For those who are going straight onto our Shetland Isles holiday we will provide a free hostel bed night.
Group Bookings & Private Guiding
Additional dates or spaces are available for group booking and private guiding by arrangement. Please phone us on 01786 445 703 or complete the Special Enquiry form.
Early Bird Bonus
Book your holiday more than 12 weeks in advance to claim 5% off.
You must quote “Early Bird 08” promotional code on your booking form as the discount will not be automatically applied.
Book Your Shetland Isles Walking Holiday
How would you like to pay for your CNDo Scotland activity?
If you would prefer to pay by:
- Cheque - download our postal booking form.
- Credit/Debit card securely online - use the form below
| Dates | SRS | Price | Spaces (?) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sorry - We have no further availability on this holiday in 2008. If you have a small group and would like to do this holiday privately or are interested in this holiday for next year please contact us. | ||||
Self Guided Extensions
Extend your holiday in Scotland for a few extra days planning your own explorations. We'll arrange the accommodation, neccessary transport and provide you with a dossier of tantalising information.
Check out the Self Guided Extensions available for this holiday
If you would like to do this holiday privately for your self and a small group - just get in touch!
Recommended Reading for Shetland Isles
To get the most from your Shetland Isles walking holiday or course you may wish to do some background reading prior to departure.
Books which you may find informative are:
- The Islands of Scotland Including Skye by Derek John Fabian, Graham E. Little, D. Noel Williams
- “Country Life” Book of Britain's Offshore Islands by Michael Shea
Maps which you may find informative are:
- Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000 No. 4: Shetland South Mainland
- Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000 No. 6: Shetland North Mainland
- Ordnance Survey Landranger 1:50000 No. 7: Whalsey
Alternatively the whole area is on:
