Nature Walk of Mousa Island

Nature Walk of Mousa Island

4 hours | Shetland Islands (Lerwick) | L W K - 4 0 5
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Description

Points of Interest

  • Mousa Broch
  • Bird Watching
Strenuous activity

Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Discover the small, tranquil and picturesque Mousa Island. Departing your ship, you'll board the Mousa Ferry. After a short ride across the water, you'll arrive at the tiny island that's been uninhabited since the 19th century. Mousa's abundant wildlife makes it one of the best locations in Shetland to watch the shy, but nosey Common and Grey seals, see an abundance of breeding seabirds, including Arctic Terns, Arctic Skuas and their larger relatives the Great Skua as well as the tiny, nocturnal Storm Petrels. You can visit the ruins of Mousa Broch, the tallest standing broch in the world, built without mortar between 100 B.C. and 100 A.D. Once inside, you can explore its beehive chamberss, or climb an internal staircase to an open walkway at the top for panoramic views of the island.

Special Notes:

Approximately 2 hours are spent on Mousa Island, a bird reserve. Tour participants are welcome to walk around the island on their own. No restroom facilities are available on the island.

Dress appropriately; sturdy walking boots are recommended and a wind and waterproof jacket.

Please note that this tour may cancel at short notice (Including on the day), due to bad weather/Sea Conditions. The decision of this will be made by the boat captain, and will be based on the safety of the passengers.

Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.

Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.

Child Price:

12 & under reduced

Details

Tour timeline may vary to avoid overcrowding, etc.

Depart from ship for a scenic ferry ride from Sandwick to Mousa Island

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach and Ferry
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 01:00
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Free time at Mousa Island

Transport type: Walking
Time at site: 02:00
Free time at site: 120
Air conditioned: No
Walking distance: 3000
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No

Scenic ferry ride from Mousa Island to Sandwick

Transport type: Motorized Vessel
Travel time: 00:15
Inside visit: No
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: Yes
Shopping available: No

Re-board your motorcoach and return to your ship

Transport type: Non Air Conditioned Motorcoach
Transport Capacity: 45
Travel time: 00:45
Air conditioned: No
Restroom available: No
Shopping available: No