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Lerwick

Fort Charlotte – Bain's Beach, Lerwick loop from Lerwick

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Shetland Islands
Lerwick

Fort Charlotte – Bain's Beach, Lerwick loop from Lerwick

Easy

6

hikers

Fort Charlotte – Bain's Beach, Lerwick loop from Lerwick

01:11

4.42km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 19, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

1.14 km

Fort Charlotte

Highlight • Historical Site

From here you have a beautiful view and entry is free

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1.39 km

Lerwick is today a city of about 7000 inhabitants. In the past, great importance was attached to herring and whaling. Today, oil is mined on the Shetland Islands. The city …

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3

1.51 km

Lerwick Tourist Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Mon - Sat 9am-5pm
Sun only from 9:30am to 5pm

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4

1.54 km

Commercial Street, Lerwick

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful shopping area surrounded by old Scottish houses.

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5

1.57 km

Red Telephone Box

Highlight • Monument

Typical red telephone box!
Is often used as a photo subject.

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6

1.63 km

Da Lightsome Buoy Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

A bronze sculpture created by artist Jo Chapman to honor deep sea fishing.

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7

1.75 km

Bain's Beach, Lerwick

Highlight • Beach

Unfortunately, it is not suitable for swimming unless you climb down over the rocks. The water is very cold.

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8

3.22 km

Traditional Stone Houses and Shops

Highlight • Settlement

These typical island houses house souvenir shops.

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4.42 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.15 km

1.11 km

922 m

738 m

505 m

Surfaces

3.06 km

862 m

391 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

10°C

6°C

49 %

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