Dates: Sunday June 20th to Friday June 25th 6 days/5 nights
Guide: Sarah de Rees, lives on Orkney and has hiked extensively on Orkney and the Shetlands.
Walking Grade: Goat 3 coastal hikes to explore the very best of the Shetland Islands. If you would like to join us and do lower walks we can arrange this with a 2nd guide so get in touch.
Max distance: 10 miles/16km
Maximum ascent: 450m the highest point on the Shetlands offering panoramic views of the islands.
Terrain: coastal paths, heather moorlands and some bogs
Highlights:
- Huge cliffs home to seabird colonies
- Fascinating history and heritage
- A vibrant,beautiful island
- A feeling of remoteness and peace
Base: we base ourselves in two hotels to be in different areas and discover more of the island.
Glenorchy House, Lerwick – 3 nights
Balta Sound Hotel, Unst – 2 nights
Getting there: meet up is Glenorchy House, Lerwick as women may be travelling from a number of different locations. There will be a mini bus travelling on the over night ferry from Kirkwall, Orkney on Sunday June 20th and you can join this transfer. YOU MAY WANT TO JOIN THE ORKNEY MAGNUS WAY HOLIDAY first and move on with us to the Shetland Islands.
How to get to the Shetland Isles
There is an electric bus service throughout Scotland which is a cheap,sustainable way to travel Ember buses
We will be at our hotel in Lerwick by 10am. Arrive by 12 noon if you can to make the most of our time on the island.
We can advise once we know where everyone is travelling from.
Departure: Friday after breakfast leaving 10am. The mini bus will return to Orkney.
Price: £1,800 per person for this fully inclusive holiday:
- Bed and Breakfast in ensuite double room for solo occupancy
- Packed Lunches for your 4 walking days.
- All evening meals
- Minibus for walks to explore the island fully
- Experienced Guide throughout your holiday
If you can bring a friend/partner and share a room there is a discount of £200 per person. Price £1,600.
Not included:
- Travel to Shetland
- Drinks from the bar
- Additional activities not in the itinerary
