GT Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 I think you will find that Lerwick is the only area in Shetland where you can hire a bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clanchief Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 Shetland Community Bike Project hires bikes - based in Lerwick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsa Posted May 8, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 ok guys, thanks again.i suppose i'll have long walks on shetland! but it's not a problem to me: i love walking!i've almost finished to call all the B&Bs.shetland are closer now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exciseman Posted May 8, 2011 Report Share Posted May 8, 2011 ok guys, thanks again.i suppose i'll have long walks on shetland! but it's not a problem to me: i love walking!i've almost finished to call all the B&Bs.shetland are closer now! no need to walk - bookable daily tours from Lerwick every dayhttp://www.shetlandgeology.com/day-tours.shtml Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsa Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 ok, almost everything is ready. this is the schedule:- june 3rd: arrive in Sumburghspend 3 days there to see Sumburgh Head, Pool of Virkie, Old Scatness, Jarlshof and move to Boddam and Quendale.- june 7th: move to Sandwickspend 2 days there and move to Mousa and St. Ninians Isle- june 9th: move to Lerwickvisit the city and move daily to Scalloway, Weisdale and Burland Croft- june 14th: move to Wallsvisit Papa Stour isle and Sandness- june 17th: move to Eshaness (Camping Site)- june 20th: move to Fetlar- june 22nd: move to Unst- june 25th: come back to Sumburgh and fly to Edimburgh/Milan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme_Storey Posted May 9, 2011 Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 ENJOY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsa Posted May 9, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 9, 2011 ENJOY!! YES! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt2010 Posted May 25, 2011 Report Share Posted May 25, 2011 When in Lerwick, I would suggest adding the island of Bressay (seven minute ferry) as you can return walk down to the Lighthouse/cliffs in half a day OR across the island (3 miles) to the east side overlooking the island of Noss - get the boat across the narrow waters [if the red flag is flying on Noss, it is too windy and won't run]. Walking around Noss is about 5/6 miles and has the AMAZING Noop of Noss, where thousands of birds nest. Alternatively, get one of the commercial boats and sail to see the cliffs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orsa Posted May 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 26, 2011 very nice suggest, matt.i have marked that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliveB Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 I am flying from Edinburgh to Sunburgh in August. Am I likely to experience much turbulence on the flight (I have avoided watching the YouTube video someone previously mentioned on here!)? Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuckleJoannie Posted July 9, 2011 Report Share Posted July 9, 2011 It depends on the weather. In general it's unlikely at this time of year as gales are not common in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohanofNess Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 I am flying from Edinburgh to Sunburgh in August. Am I likely to experience much turbulence on the flight (I have avoided watching the YouTube video someone previously mentioned on here!)? Thank you I've been to and from Shetland on days you wouldn't think they would fly and have to say the turbulence is never that bad, had worse on transatlantic flights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enkelt skapninger Posted July 11, 2011 Report Share Posted July 11, 2011 With the Saab planes that fly to and from Sumburgh you're likely to get a little bit of bouncing about at either end, but for the most part the flights are pretty calm, even in winter. (And the bouncing about you get at either end isn't that bad either - the pilots are phenomenal, and the planes are safe as houses, even if they look a bit tired on the inside). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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