The best cycling routes in the Shetland Islands
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Last updated: October 29, 2025
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1. Scalloway & Lerwick loop — Shetland
24.4km
01:33
280m
280m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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2. Shetland Mainland loop from Scalloway
79.0km
04:55
840m
840m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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3. Muckle Roe loop from Brae — Shetland
26.4km
02:02
320m
320m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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4
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4. Esha Ness loop from Ollaberry — Shetland
42.0km
02:44
580m
580m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Yell loop from Ulsta Ferry — Shetland
68.9km
04:22
820m
820m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
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6. Norwick Beach – Shetland Ponies loop from Clivocast
38.0km
02:22
390m
390m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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27
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7. Mousa Sound Viewpoint loop from Lerwick
46.6km
03:01
610m
610m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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28
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8. Mousa Sound Viewpoint – Shetland Pony loop from Levenwick
55.5km
03:34
720m
720m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Shetland Pony – Clickimin Broch loop from Garthspool
14.2km
00:59
260m
260m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
23
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10. Mousa Sound Viewpoint loop from Gulberwick
48.3km
03:04
590m
590m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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