Shetland end to end?

[matt2matt2002]

Just back from my third visit to Shetland.
A great place with wonderful folk and scenery.
Weather can be a challenge at times but roads are smooth and rolling.

I'm not a racer by any means but the publicity given by Mark Beaumont and others to the Herbrean Way and the North Coast 500 got me thinking about a Shetland End to End.

My map puts it at about 85 miles with 2 ferries. So a reasonable day one way and a fair challenge for a 24 hour return trip.

Anyone know of this route/ idea is recognised in a semi/ official way?

Is it something the tourist board of Shetland may be interested in promoting?

Any thoughts appreciated.

Matt

[redtrek1100]

You are probably aware that Shetland is part of the North Sea Cycle route: http://www.northsea-cycle.com
I'm not aware of a one-day cycle from one end to the other being a recognised event, but planning to do the route in a more leisurely manner at the end of May.

[matt2matt2002]

You are probably aware that Shetland is part of the North Sea Cycle route: http://www.northsea-cycle.com
I'm not aware of a one-day cycle from one end to the other being a recognised event, but planning to do the route in a more leisurely manner at the end of May.

Thanks. Yes, I saw the north sea cycle route signs.
Enjoy your time there.
I stayed in Bods. £20/ night.
Excellent value if looking for something cheap n cheerful.

[irc]

There was a guy a while back talking about a Scotland west coast end to end from Mull of Galloway to the northernmost point of Shetland. Good route for scenery/ferries.

I've thought about it. Ardrossan to Canmpbelltown. Oban to Barra. Ullapool Stornaway. Then Orkney Shetland ferries and return to Aberdeen on the way home.

[matt2matt2002]

There was a guy a while back talking about a Scotland west coast end to end from Mull of Galloway to the northernmost point of Shetland. Good route for scenery/ferries.

I've thought about it. Ardrossan to Canmpbelltown. Oban to Barra. Ullapool Stornaway. Then Orkney Shetland ferries and return to Aberdeen on the way home.

That could have been me! 2 years ago I did the top of Shetland to Mull of Galloway. Via Lewis, Harris, Eigg and Skye.
Camped and stopped if frequently, so not a race in any way.
Caught good weather more often than not and managed Ben Nevis as well.

It was seeing Mark B do the end to end of the Western Isles that got me thinking if the Shetland End 2 End.
Maybe it's not significant enough? Whatever that means in tourist speak!

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Remembered. - Tom Morton

http://www.scotlandmag.com/magazine/iss ... 10600.html

[molly]

The Shetland Wheeler's have a ride entitled 'The Four Corners of Shetland'

http://www.mapmyride.com/routes/fullscreen/208909659/