Shetland Islands Explorer
This is the complete National Cycle route 1 for the Shetland Islands taking you on a fabulous tour of these beautiful islands.
The ride starts at Sumburgh Head (look out for puffins) and heads north through mainland Shetland passing Loch Spiggie and the beautiful Bay of Scousburgh on your way to the capital of Lerwick. You continue through mainland Shetland passing Loch Strom at Hjaltasteyn and then onto Voe before coming to Toft where you catch the ferry to Yell. The route then passes through Yell, passing the stunning Basta Voe on your way to the ferry at Gutcher where another ferry crossing takes you to Unst. More fabulous scenery awaits you on Unst including the lovely Loch of Watlee, before arriving at the finish point at Norwick.