A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland's Northern Isles of Orkney & Shetland Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainland Hoy South Ronaldsay Burray Rousay Eday Westray Papa Westray North Ronaldsay) & the islands of Shetland (Shetland Mainland West Burra East Burra Foula Fair Isle Isle of Noss Bressay Whalsay Papa Stour Muckle Roe Out Skerries Esha Ness Yell Fetlar & Unst) Routes vary in length from 1 mile to 16 miles with something to suit all abilities Offering a variety of landscapes together with a wealth of remarkable archaeological sites such as Skara Brae & Jarlshof Orkney & Shetland are a walker's dream Step-by-step route descriptions are accompanied by clear OS mapping & a time estimate for completing each route The book
Includes:: plenty of information on the region's wildlife archaeology & history as well as practical tips such as when to go what to take & getting to & around Orkney & Shetland Quiet remote & abounding in rare plants & wildlife together with some of the world's most fascinating archaeological sites Orkney & Shetland offer a treasure trove of natural & historic wonders & makes an ideal walking holiday destination