The Top 11 Lakes in the Shetland Islands
Looking to visit the best lakes in the Shetland Islands? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Shetland Islands’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 19, 2025
With a culture steeped in both Norse and Scottish history, Shetland is truly a place like no other and for this reason an essential stop on any cruise ship's itinerary.
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The loch is the home of the only resident Mute Swans on Shetland as well as several other species of waterbird.
The Law Ting Holm is a promontory at the …
The Law Ting Holm is a promontory at the …
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The broch (a drystone roundhouse) is on the promontory that juts out into the Loch of Houlland. It's largely buried but here and there the exposed wall survives.
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Kettla Ness is found at the south of West Burra and accessed by Minn Beach. The headland itself is conspicuous and circa 160 feet high. This area is uninhabited and …
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Hamnavoe, a small village on Burra offers the visitor a fascinating variety of tiny alley ways and footpaths to explore that thread between the older dwellings.
Sea views, countless rocky coves and sandy beaches are all within easy walking distance.
Sea views, countless rocky coves and sandy beaches are all within easy walking distance.
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The South Loch of Stofast is overlooked by it's impressive "Steens" (Stones).
The best view of these fractured blocks, is from the South, with one rock profile said to resemble …
The best view of these fractured blocks, is from the South, with one rock profile said to resemble …
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North Haven is the harbour for the Fair Isle ferry. You have now arrived at the remotest of the UK's permanently inhabited islands. A narrow strip of land separates North Haven and South Haven.
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Loch Watsness lies to the south of Loch Goster. From here you have great views over the cliffs and out to Foula.
The large earthen bank, you can see running …
The large earthen bank, you can see running …
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The Loch of Fladderbister empties into the gently flowing Mill Burn with its series of ruined water mills.
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A great spot for watching what's going on in the island. Grutness Voe is to the North and the pier is the terminus for the twice weekly passenger ferry to …
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