Bus route from Lerwick to the road end to Skeld. After the long walk yesterday we had hoped to have a more relaxing day today. However, when we woke up in the morning and walked into the kitchen we found a swimming pool there. Water was coming through the ceiling and the kitchen floor was one big puddle. As it happens a pipe from the wate rtank in the böd's loft had burst and overnight the water had been pouring out of the tank. It took us a few hours to get the mess cleaned up and notify the relevant people and we were just in time to catch the bus to Lerwick. Turned out it was a good decision to watch the puffins last night, because we wouldn't have made it this morning!
Our destination today is Skeld, on West Mainland, supposedly an area with: "lovely beaches, hill and coastal walks, excellent bird-watching, seal-watching and otter-spotting. The coastline varies from dramatic cliffs to long, sea lochs, or 'voes', reaching far into a landscape of heathery hills and green crofts." We have booked 2 beds in Skeld Böd, which is situated above the marina in Skeld.
In Lerwick we only have limited time before the bus to West Mainland leaves, so I make a quick run to the supermarket to buy some supplies, while my partner stays at the bus station with the backpacks. When I return from the supermarket I find my partner in a grumpy mood: a Shetland seagull had decided that it didn't like her and had defecated on her when it flew past. Have to admit, it was a wee bit funny!
Our destination today is Skeld, on West Mainland, supposedly an area with: "lovely beaches, hill and coastal walks, excellent bird-watching, seal-watching and otter-spotting. The coastline varies from dramatic cliffs to long, sea lochs, or 'voes', reaching far into a landscape of heathery hills and green crofts." We have booked 2 beds in Skeld Böd, which is situated above the marina in Skeld.
In Lerwick we only have limited time before the bus to West Mainland leaves, so I make a quick run to the supermarket to buy some supplies, while my partner stays at the bus station with the backpacks. When I return from the supermarket I find my partner in a grumpy mood: a Shetland seagull had decided that it didn't like her and had defecated on her when it flew past. Have to admit, it was a wee bit funny!
Route to Skeld. After I cleaned her up a little we jump on the bus with destination Walls. There is no direct bus connection to Skeld, so we have to get off the bus at the road end to Skeld and from there walk to the village. Although it is not as sunny as yesterday, it is still a nice, dry day. Good for walking! So, we start off on the 6.8 miles walk to Skeld. However, we feel yesterday's long day in our leggies, so with every passing car we put our thumb up for a lift. Not long after we start walking a car stops and a friendly lady gives us a ride. She actually lives along the road to Skeld, but is so friendly to drive us all the way to Skeld and drop us off at the marina. The böd is locked, so we leave our luggage and walk to the house where we can pick up the key. Skeld böd is definitely nicer than the one in Sumburgh; it is almost like a self-catering cottage and we are lucky to have it for ourselves this night.
Skeld is just a very small village, but what they do have is a cheese maker, Shetland Cheese Ltd. We are kind of curious so we walk over and have a wee nose around in the Skeld Creamery. There is a small cafe with loads of leaflets and local information, a convenience shop, and of course, the cheese counter. We talk to the owner and taste some of the cheeses. We can't resist buying some different cheeses to go with our bottle of wine for the evening.
In the late afternoon we start off on a walk south of Skeld. Therefore we first walk to the small village of Selwick from where we walk along the coast to Westerwick. There are some beautiful stack formations along the coast here! Back in Westerwick we are lucky to get a lift back to Skeld from the only other people that were walking in the area. This lovely couple was from England and were touring around in their small campervan. They happen to stay on the campsite near our böd, so we are again dropped off at the door.
In the late afternoon we start off on a walk south of Skeld. Therefore we first walk to the small village of Selwick from where we walk along the coast to Westerwick. There are some beautiful stack formations along the coast here! Back in Westerwick we are lucky to get a lift back to Skeld from the only other people that were walking in the area. This lovely couple was from England and were touring around in their small campervan. They happen to stay on the campsite near our böd, so we are again dropped off at the door.
 Skeld Marina with camping böd (white cottage middle/right) |  Skeld camping böd. |
 Stacks near Silwick. |  Stacks near Westerwick. |
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