Jarlshof – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

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Jarlshof – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

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4.5

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Jarlshof – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

01:22

5.14km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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82 m

West Voe Beach

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The West Voe of Sumburgh is a crescent of white sand around turquoise water, backed by steep dunes anchored by marram grass. It’s spectacular, and well worth a walk or …

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571 m

Grain Grinding Stone

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582 m

Jarlshof

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Showpiece among the sites of North Atlantic settlement traces - Stone and Bronze Age, Pikten and Viking equipment, Middle Ages and modern times

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2.37 km

Orca Sculpture

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2.59 km

Puffin Head

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The surprise and touching discovery and sight of puffins just inches away from me. A two-legged, two-wheeled wonder.

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2.66 km

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

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From the Jarlshof, a hiking trail leads across meadows up to the lighthouse. The huge foghorn is worth seeing.

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3.67 km

Sumburgh Lighthouse Walk

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Leave the bike at the hotel and walk along the coastal path to the lighthouse.

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5.14 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.84 km

894 m

226 m

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.84 km

1.14 km

111 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 24 October

11°C

7°C

70 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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Jarlshof – Sumburgh Head Lighthouse loop from Sumburgh Airport

West Voe Beach

Grain Grinding Stone

Jarlshof

Orca Sculpture

Puffin Head

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Sumburgh Lighthouse Walk

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