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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6.86 km

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Historical Site

South Lighthouse was the last manned lighthouse in Scotland, before automation came along to it in 1998.

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12.5 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.39 km

3.92 km

199 m

Surfaces

8.39 km

3.92 km

199 m

Elevation

Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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Hiking

Bike

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Running

Easy

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

Fair Isle loop — Shetland Islands

01:31h

12.5km

200m

Fair Isle loop — Shetland Islands

North Haven Harbour, Fair Isle

Sumburgh Head Lighthouse

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