LOCATIONWestshore is around two miles from the closest village, Walls, where you can find a shop, post office and bakery; and 27 miles from Shetland’s main town of Lerwick.
Whether you’re looking for a secluded hideaway to cosy up or a base from which to explore and take in the abundant surrounding nature, Westshore is ideally located.
Shetland is a wonderful place for walking. At Westshore, some of the west mainland’s most scenic routes are on your doorstep. Take your pick from uninterrupted coastal walks, which take in dramatic cliffs and sea stacks and continuous views towards the isle of Foula and the endless miles of the Atlantic Ocean, secluded beaches; or over the heathery hills to neolithic remains and lochs.
For cyclists, Westshore is ideal: there is bike storage, and you can check in directly from your arrival in Shetland via the ferry.
GETTING TO SHETLAND It’s possible to fly to Shetland via Loganair from several locations; alternatively you can come via boat from Aberdeen on Northlink Ferries.
YOUR NEXT ESCAPEShetland: 60° north
The UK’s most northerly islands are a mixture of wild beauty and rich culture, peaceful and vibrant simultaneously.
The archipelago consists of around 100 islands, 16 of which are inhabited, located 200 miles north of Aberdeen in the North Sea.
At this latitude, in the summer, Shetland enjoys almost 24hrs of daylight, while in winter, the uninterrupted night skies make for some truly spectacular star spotting. The landscape, some of it billions of years old, has been awarded UNESCO Global Geopark status, while its wildlife is unparalleled.
USEFUL LINKSFor useful information and what’s on in Shetland:
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