Loch of the Ward
Loch of the Ward is in Shetland Islands, Scotland. Loch of the Ward is situated nearby to the peak Ward of Outrabister, as well as near the islet Swarta Skerry.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Lunna Holm.
Lunna Holm
Islet
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Lunna Holm is a small island near Lunna Ness, in the Shetland Islands. It is 27 metres at its highest point.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Burravoe and Copister.
Burravoe
Village
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Burravoe is a community on the north shore of Burra Voe, in the south-east part of the island of Yell in the Shetland Islands, Scotland. The name Burravoe is derived from the Old Norse Borgavágr, meaning, broch bay. Burravoe is situated 4 miles north of Loch of the Ward.
Copister
Hamlet
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Copister is a village in Yell. It is a former centre for haaf net fishing, and has a shingle beach. Copister is situated 4 miles northwest of Loch of the Ward.
Ulsta
Village
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Ulsta is a village in the south-west of the island of Yell, Shetland, Scotland. North Ness Hall is the local community facility. The car ferry to Toft on Mainland, Shetland leaves from here. Ulsta is situated 5 miles northwest of Loch of the Ward.
Loch of the Ward
- Type: Body of water
- Location: Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom, Britain and Ireland, Europe
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Latitude
60.43899° or 60° 26′ 20″ northLongitude
-1.06207° or 1° 3′ 44″ westOpen location code
9CGWCWQQ+H5OpenStreetMap ID
way 183357733OpenStreetMap feature
natural=water
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