Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom

Places to visit near Sandwick

Sandwick is a town in Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom, home to about 1,217 people. Within 50 km by road there are 245 places to visit — 100 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 rivers, islands & mangroves, 45 forts & heritage and 33 beaches & coast. The must-see places are Mousa Light Station (6 km), Clumlie Broch (8 km) and St Ninian's Isle (8 km).

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Sandwick, Scotland
Sandwick, Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Sandwick at a glance

Location
Shetland district, Scotland, United Kingdom
Population
about 1,217
Coordinates
60.0000° N, 1.2500° W
Places within 50 km
245 (24 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves

Top places to visit near Sandwick

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Sandwick: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Sandwick

100 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Sandwick. The closest is Loch of Vatsetter (5 km); the best-known is Clickimin Loch (22 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Sandwick

55 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Sandwick. The closest is Mousa (5 km); the best-known is St Ninian's Isle (8 km). Best time: september to february.

  • St Ninian's Isle · river spot · Shetland · ~8 km · Must-see
  • Bressay · river spot · Shetland · ~23 km · Must-see
  • Mousa · river spot · Shetland · ~5 km
  • Noss · river spot · Shetland · ~26 km · Must-see
  • Peerie Bard · river spot · Shetland · ~6 km
  • South Havra · river spot · Shetland · ~8 km

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Forts & heritage near Sandwick

46 forts & heritage within 100 km of Sandwick. The closest is Catpund (4 km); the best-known is Clumlie Broch (8 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Sandwick

40 beaches & coast within 100 km of Sandwick. The closest is Hos Wick (1 km); the best-known is Mousa Light Station (6 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Sandwick

8 museums within 100 km of Sandwick. The closest is Crofthouse Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Sandwick

6 churches within 100 km of Sandwick. The closest is Sandwick Church of Scotland (2 km); the best-known is Bressay Lighthouse (19 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Sandwick

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 48 km on the road.

  1. Start in Sandwick
  2. 6 km Mousa Light Station · beach, Shetland
  3. 11 km Clumlie Broch · heritage site, Shetland
  4. 4 km Crofthouse Museum · museum, Shetland
  5. 5 km Old Scatness Broch · heritage site, Shetland
  6. 14 km St Ninian's Isle · river spot, Shetland
  7. 8 km Back to Sandwick

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    Places near Sandwick by type
    TypePlacesNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs100Loch of Vatsetter (5 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves55Mousa (5 km)
    Forts & heritage46Catpund (4 km)
    Beaches & coast40Hos Wick (1 km)
    Museums8Crofthouse Museum (12 km)
    Churches6Sandwick Church of Scotland (2 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints4Hill of Berry (20 km)
    Caves2The Giant's Leg (19 km)
    Waterfalls1Forsan (6 km)
    Parks1Gilbertson Park (23 km)
    Other attractions1Up Helly Aa Exhibition (23 km)
    Treks1Tingwall Loch (23 km)

    Sandwick: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Sandwick?

    Mousa Light Station (beach, about 6 km), Clumlie Broch (heritage site, about 8 km), St Ninian's Isle (river spot, about 8 km), Crofthouse Museum (museum, about 12 km), Old Scatness Broch (heritage site, about 17 km), Jarlshof (heritage site, about 18 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Sandwick?

    245 places on Spotwander: 100 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 46 rivers, islands & mangroves, 45 forts & heritage, 33 beaches & coast, 6 museums.

    Which is the nearest lake to Sandwick?

    Loch of Vatsetter, about 5 km by road; Loch Spiggie (11 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Sandwick?

    Mousa, about 5 km by road; Peerie Bard (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest fort to Sandwick?

    Catpund, about 4 km by road; Broch of Burraland (4 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Sandwick?

    Start in Sandwick, visit Mousa Light Station, then Clumlie Broch, then Crofthouse Museum, then Old Scatness Broch, then St Ninian's Isle, and drive back — about 48 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Sandwick?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves.

    Towns near Sandwick

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Sandwick’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Sandwick on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.