Surprising Shetland: cycling on Mainland

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28.3 mi

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03h02

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Last verified: 27 May 2025

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This recreational cycle route takes you across Shetland. Indeed, Shetland is ideal for cycling! Quiet roads, beautiful views and impressive nature ... You will notice it all on this fun cycling route. It starts and ends in Lerwick.

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Shetland Islands

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Length: 28.3 mi

Duration: 03h02

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Paved roads: 28.3 mi (100 %)

Cobblestones: 0 ft (0 %)

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Closest address to start and end: Esplanade, A969, Shetland Islands, United Kingdom

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Lerwick
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