Route: Simmer Dim Shetland Traverse (United Kingdom)
Location
United Kingdom
Distance
136.4 km
Vertical Gain
1,577 m
Description
A North to South road run from Hermaness NNR car park to the life size Orca sculpture at Sumburgh Head Light House, traversing the islands of Unst, Yell and Mainland Shetland. The aim is to run it on the summer solstice, starting at sun rise and finishing before sun set (c18.5 hours). Involves 2 ferries which really dictate your pacing.