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OSM map layer · LineString
60.14, -1.07 · rel 11505623
60.14, -1.07 · rel 11505623
Bressay
A 7,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Shetland Islands.
Loop walk
start = finish · Shetland Islands
7,6km
Distance
moderate
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
28
views
2
Viewpoints
01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
2× viewpoint
Castle or ruins
Quiet area
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× monument
1× summit
1× ruins
2× viewpoint
William Deacon Memorial
monument ·
95 m off route
0,0 km
0%
West Hill
summit ·
451 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Noss Sound, Broch
ruins ·
on the route
0,6 km
8%
Beginning section 1
viewpoint ·
342 m off route
0,6 km
8%
End section 10/ beginning section 11
viewpoint ·
487 m off route
0,6 km
8%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Bressay is 7.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Bressay takes approximately 1h 54min to complete.
Yes, Bressay is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Bressay starts near coordinates 60.1407, -1.0779.
Bressay is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.