Location at Sumburgh Head
Address
Sumburgh Head,
Shetland,
Shetland Islands,
ZE3 9JN
Shetland,
Shetland Islands,
ZE3 9JN
Getting here
The reserve is on the southern-most tip of Mainland Shetland.
On the A970 about 0.3 mile (0.5 km) east of the turn off to Sumburgh Aiport, turn right at Grutness and carry on for about 1.25 miles (2 km) until you reach the main car park.
From there it's a 0.3 mile (0.5 km) walk to the lighthouse.
For less mobile visitors, there is a small disabled parking area near the lighthouse.
The bus runs between Lerwick and Sumburgh Airport.
The reserve is located approximately 2 miles (3.5 km) from the airport.
By boat: Shetland can be reached by ferry from Aberdeen or Thurso, via Orkney, to Lerwick. Contact Northlink Ferries on 0845 6000 449.
By plane: Flights from Orkney, Aberdeen, Inverness, Edinburgh or Glasgow operated by Loganair and Flybe.