The UK's most northerly beach at the end of the road at Skaw is a great target and peaceful spot for a stop. Keep an eye out for seals here.
A Russian trawler shipwrecked itself here causing speculation that the crew were spies.

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Best Road Cycling Rides to Skaw Beach

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1. Yell & Unst loop — Shetland

120km

05:53

1,410m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Unst Bus Shelter – Skaw Beach loop from Uyeasound

42.7km

02:01

570m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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Elevation 30 m

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Tuesday 27 January

4°C

2°C

23 %

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Max wind speed: 47.0 km/h

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Location: Unst, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Yell & Unst loop — Shetland

2. Unst Bus Shelter – Skaw Beach loop from Uyeasound

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