Friday 3 August 2018

Shetland Mainland Watershed Day 3

From Quarff to Scord of Wormadale
28/06/2018


Steep climb for start of day 3
Watershed goes clean through the white cottage in distance, so walk over behind it then head up Staba Field.











Looking back into Quarff



Thomas Telford designed Church. The War memorial on the outside wall pays tribute to among others a Shetlander killed on HMS Hood.



Heading up to ridge 200m North of Trig point on Scrae Field.


Hare



A bird Shoots out from below my feet, I think it was a Lark.
I part the heather and find a little nest.





I reach the ridge and head North



The Trondra Bridge comes into view with Scalloway in the Background


I come across a sheep stuck in a Guttery hole

It was stuck fast and I had to pull hard to get it out. It had lost the feeling in its legs but seemed to be getting it back as I left. It still had its eyes so the Birds hadn't found it


On towards Bersa Hill.


Hills above Uradale

Bersa Hill


Follow fence down to Hill of Easter Houll






A peep over the Hill at the beautiful Village of Scalloway




Trondra Bridge




Scalloway Marina













The Watershed passes along the edge of the Quarry but the Keep out signs have to be obeyed



















Looking down from the Quarry towards Scalloway







 Push on along the ridge



Njugals Water



Looking back



Cross celebrating Jesus on Hill of Steinswall








Celebration of Government grants on Burra Dale Hill






As I head away from the Burra Dale Wind Farm I see a Vehicle fire above Frakkafield. Thankfully no one was injured














Carry on along the ridge



Cut down hill side





Looking back up hill


Pass to the North of the Loch of Tingwall







Pass the Church and head towards Griesta through the Marsh




Stay to edge of hay field avoiding trampling the hay.










These houses Lie on the Watershed so pick either side to pass them, I've done both when mapping the route but either will do as it is within the accepted boundries


Head South now to Gallow Hill







Looking back at Griesta from Gallow Hill


Head West to Setter Hill



Looking back from Setter Hill




Then Head North towards Hill of Griesta









Looking back from Hill of Griesta 118M


Head for Nesbister Hill





Looking back at Hill of Griesta from Nesbister Hill


On towards Cairn


Ruined Cairn

 

End of todays walk at The Scord of Wormadale



Daily Mileage 13.26 Miles
Ascent 676 M
Descent 614 M



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