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Shetland Islands

Puffin Viewing Point – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

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Shetland Islands

Puffin Viewing Point – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

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Puffin Viewing Point – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

01:47

6.03km

170m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.28 km

Compass Head

Highlight • Other

2

2.42 km

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse Car Park

Highlight • Parking

3

2.58 km

Puffin Viewing Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

During the season (April to August) you can, with luck, see the cute puffins and many other birds.
And with a lot of luck you can also see whales in …

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3.00 km

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Jarlshof, a hiking trail leads across meadows up to the lighthouse. The huge foghorn is worth seeing.

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6.03 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.17 km

971 m

521 m

310 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.21 km

1.75 km

< 100 m

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Thursday 21 May

12°C

9°C

13 %

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