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Calder's Geo – Esha Ness Lighthouse loop from Brae

Hard

5.0

(1)

10

riders

Calder's Geo – Esha Ness Lighthouse loop from Brae

03:30

54.8km

670m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 31, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

498 m

Frankie's Fish & Chip Shop, Brae

Highlight • Restaurant

The most northerly fish & chip shop is a good one, it's won several awards locally and nationally and takes both food providence and sustainability seriously. They are plastic free, …

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2

13.3 km

The B9078 along the southern coast of Northmavine heading west onto Esha Ness is a stunning bit of road to ride. It's very undulating and can often manage a head …

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3

23.0 km

Braewick Café and Campsite

Highlight • Cafe

A nice little campsite with grass pitches or wooden eco wigwams.
The cafe serves fresh local and homemade food and drinks. It's closed on Mon & Tue but open from 10:00 - 16:00 Wed to Sun.

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4

23.6 km

Scottish House

Highlight • Other

5

27.3 km

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) …

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6

27.8 km

Esha Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Remote place with some fine sea cliffs and great views.

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7

29.5 km

Northmavine Coastline

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

Beautiful coastline - but don't expect too much coasting. There's serious climbs and it can be quite windy.

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8

52.8 km

Mavis Grind Isthmus

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the spot that makes Northmavine a peninsula. To get a great view on the narrow strip of land connecting mainland Shetland with Northmavine climb up the little hill …

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54.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.8 km

20.0 km

719 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

54.3 km

339 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 13 October

13°C

8°C

98 %

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