2022

HU3287 : Landmark, viewpoint, shelter

taken 2 years ago, 4 km WNW of Housetter, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

Landmark, viewpoint, shelter
Landmark, viewpoint, shelter
This distinctive granite boulder sits in a commanding position in fairly desolate moorland. Time and probably sheep have worn a circular depression round its base. This provides very welcome shelter in which to enjoy a lunch break when the, not infrequent, high winds blast the moorland. The comfort has been enhanced by carefully positioned boulders which make very acceptable seating.

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Geographical Context: Uplands Moorland Primary Subject: Moorland other tags: Moorland Shelter Behind Ronas Hill Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
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HU3287, 5 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
AlastairG   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Sunday, 11 September, 2022   (more nearby)
Submitted
Saturday, 17 September, 2022
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HU 3246 8712 [10m precision]
WGS84: 60:33.9764N 1:24.5846W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HU 3245 8707
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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