This reserve is a haven for wildlife, with its diverse range of habitats including heathland, woodland, and wetlands. The site is home to a variety of rare and endangered species, including the nightjar, Dartford warbler, and sand lizard. The reserve's wetlands attract a wide range of waterbirds, including bittern, marsh harrier, and bearded tit. Visitors can explore the reserve's trails, including the 2.5-mile Noss Trail, which takes you through some of the site's most scenic areas. The reserve also features a number of hides and viewpoints, providing opportunities to spot the reserve's wildlife without disturbing it.
Probably the most accessible of the top highlights of the Shetland Islands, Noss Nature Reserve boasts incredible bird cliffs with about 13700 pairs of gannets (2019) and numerous other birds. There's great views out to sea and over basicly the whole of Shetland too. Take the ferry from Lerwick to Bressay and get across the island to the Noss ferry pier. There, the park ranger in a small zodiac will ferry up to five persons at a time for PS5 per person. This is done on demand (i.e. just wait at the pier) on most days depending on the weather (it might be wise to check online beforehand). On the island, a 4 hour walk around the isle is much recommended. Allowing yourself more time, say 5,5 hours, is even better. The weather can change quickly, so come prepared with waterproofs and food/drinks.
Stunning cliffs but out of season to cross but lovely views
Unfortunately closed due to bird flu
Seen from boat trip only A dull sea misty day with mahoosive rock cliffs covered in raucously deafening birds. And the atrocious odour of bird poo. Added to this the boat had a chute for feeding dead fish to the hordes of gannets that flew along with the vessel and dive bombed in close proximity to all on board ; it was a most Alfred Hitchcockian experience ever! Highly recommend
Beautiful setting. Wonderful bird life.
Stunning, remote spot. Great rib ferry trip, good information from th warden and stunning birdife
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Good for kids
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Probably the most accessible of the top highlights of the Shetland Islands, Noss Nature Reserve boasts incredible bird cliffs with about 13700 pairs of gannets (2019) and numerous other birds. There's great views out to sea and over basicly the whole of Shetland too. Take the ferry from Lerwick to Bressay and get across the island to the Noss ferry pier. There, the park ranger in a small zodiac will ferry up to five persons at a time for PS5 per person. This is done on demand (i.e. just wait at the pier) on most days depending on the weather (it might be wise to check online beforehand). On the island, a 4 hour walk around the isle is much recommended. Allowing yourself more time, say 5,5 hours, is even better. The weather can change quickly, so come prepared with waterproofs and food/drinks.
Stunning cliffs but out of season to cross but lovely views
Unfortunately closed due to bird flu
Seen from boat trip only A dull sea misty day with mahoosive rock cliffs covered in raucously deafening birds. And the atrocious odour of bird poo. Added to this the boat had a chute for feeding dead fish to the hordes of gannets that flew along with the vessel and dive bombed in close proximity to all on board ; it was a most Alfred Hitchcockian experience ever! Highly recommend
Beautiful setting. Wonderful bird life.
Stunning, remote spot. Great rib ferry trip, good information from th warden and stunning birdife
