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Shetland Islands

Calder's Geo – Esha Ness Lighthouse loop from Esha Ness Lighthouse

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Shetland Islands

Calder's Geo – Esha Ness Lighthouse loop from Esha Ness Lighthouse

Moderate

2

runners

Calder's Geo – Esha Ness Lighthouse loop from Esha Ness Lighthouse

01:37

13.5km

140m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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490 m

Calder's Geo

Highlight • Gorge

Calder's Geo is an inlet in the cliffs of Esha Ness. A cave on the North side of the geo (which is only accessible by water craft during calm seas) is believed to house the largest natural cave chamber in the UK.

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2

800 m

Clifftop View of Shetland Coast

Highlight • Natural

3

1.15 km

View of Eshaness Cliffs and Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

All the cliff tops are open so care needs to be taken !!

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4

1.47 km

Grind o' da Navir and Esha Ness Coast

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

The massive cliffs, sea stacks and arches are amazing and very accessible on this stretch of coast.

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5

3.09 km

Croo Loch

Highlight • Natural

A narrow rocky strip is all that separates Croo Loch from the Atlantic Ocean.

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11.0 km

Beach

Beach

7

13.5 km

Esha Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remote place with some fine sea cliffs and great views.

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B

13.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.18 km

3.48 km

1.85 km

1.82 km

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.29 km

2.01 km

1.84 km

1.32 km

< 100 m

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