Islands · Scottish Islands
Uyea
Uyea — an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Uyea is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 45 km². Wikidata describes it as: "an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland". Coordinates: 60.6222°, -1.4189°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Uyea (Scots: Öya in Shetland dialect spelling) is an uninhabited tidal island located to the northwest of Mainland, Shetland. Uyea lies off the Northmavine peninsula, from where it can be reached by foot at low tide. The island's highest elevation is 70 metres (230 ft) and its area is 45 hectares (0.17 sq mi). There are several natural arches on its rocky coast, as well as challenging rock climbs. Surrounding skerries include Big Nev, Dorra Stack, Little Nev, Out Shuna Stack, Robert Irvine's Skerry, and The Burrier.
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- Coordinates
- 60.6222, -1.4189
- Official site
- www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q7904154 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Uyea, Northmavine (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Uyeanorthmavine.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Uyea?
- Uyea is in Scottish Islands, in the United Kingdom — coordinates 60.6222°, -1.4189°.
- Is Uyea free to visit?
- Yes — admission to Uyea is free.