Route Filmstrip & Description
This is a 3.3km coastal walk on a mix of flagstone and tarmac paths from Victoria Pier in Lerwick via The Knab to Seafield. There are several steep sections of path at around 12% and one of up to 20% for up to 200m. The path is restricted to 800mm in one location at the Knab, but is generally no less than 1200mm with numerous benches along the way. On the walk you can enjoy coastal views and wildlife with views across to Bressay. There are sites of historical significance with interpretation panels at The Knab
Surveyed by: Kevin Serginson, January 2016
(Winter)
Accessibility Rating: 4
Distance: 3.0 km
Car Park: There is ample parking at both ends of the route.
Steps: No
Barriers: There are 4 gates which are all wheel chair accessible, though 2 are not ideal.
Toilets: There are public toilets at the start of the route and toilets in Tesco and Fjara Café at the end.
Very steep 20% gradient for 200m
Narrow gap ~800mm
Information panels
Restricted kissing gate
Narrow gap ~1.2m
Lerwick Coastal Path Phototrail
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Vertical Profile
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