West Sandwick Beach

Shetland, Scotland

West Sandwick Beach is a white sandy beach located on the west side of the Isle of Yell, near the town of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. The bay includes a distinctive shingle spit known as t...

West Sandwick Beach is a white sandy beach located on the west side of the Isle of Yell, near the town of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. The bay includes a distinctive shingle spit known as the Urabug. It is backed by inclined dunes and looks out above the rocky waters towards the principal isle of Shetland. The beach is cleaned regularly throughout the swimming season. It holds a Seaside...

West Sandwick Beach has a Easy difficulty level and is Family Friendly.

Shetland, Scotland

Latitude: 60.582498, Longitude: -1.186861

Attractions near West Sandwick Beach

Eshaness Cliffs

Eshaness Cliffs

Eshaness Cliffs

Shetland, Scotland

Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands

Shetland Islands

Shetland, Scotland

Activities

Kayaking

Canoeing

Swimming

Walking

Landscape Photography

Windsurfing

Surfing

About West Sandwick Beach

West Sandwick Beach is a white sandy beach located on the west side of the Isle of Yell, near the town of Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland. The bay includes a distinctive shingle spit known as the Urabug. It is backed by inclined dunes and looks out above the rocky waters towards the principal isle of Shetland. The beach is cleaned regularly throughout the swimming season. It holds a Seaside Award from Keep Scotland Beautiful. It presents some rocky outcrops and a burn crosses the beach to the sea.