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OSM map layer · LineString
59.99, -1.21 · rel 11480258
59.99, -1.21 · rel 11480258
Coastal Route to Hoswick
10,9 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and mountains.
Shetland Islands · 59.99°N ·
1.21°W
10,9km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
22
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 · 6 points along the route
What will you encounter?
2× viewpoint
1× ruins
2× monument
1× summit
Mousa Sound Viewpoint
viewpoint ·
74 m off route
0,9 km
8%
Noness
viewpoint ·
on the route
10,9 km
100%
Burraland, promontory fort
ruins ·
47 m off route
10,9 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
128 m off route
10,9 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
129 m off route
10,9 km
100%
Ward of Burraland
summit ·
239 m off route
10,9 km
100%
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
Coastal Route to Hoswick is 10.9 km long.
At an average walking pace, Coastal Route to Hoswick takes approximately 2h 43min to complete.
No, Coastal Route to Hoswick is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Coastal Route to Hoswick starts near coordinates 60.0188, -1.2286.
Coastal Route to Hoswick is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.