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Notable river spot · Shetland, Scotland

Kirki Stack

Kirki Stack is a river spot in Shetland, Scotland.

Kirki Stack: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this river spot: Water flowing well · Low flow / trickle · Dry, no water · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Kirki Stack

Season: September to February; boat services pause in floods.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Kirki Stack — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 59.55400, -1.63211. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Are boats running today?

    No visitor has reported the boating status for Kirki Stack yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Kirki Stack?

    September to February; boat services pause in floods. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Kirki Stack?

    Nearby: Skroo North Lighthouse (beach, 2 km), North Haven (beach, 3 km), George Waterstone Memorial Centre and Museum (museum, 5 km), Ness of Burgi Fort (fort, 48 km), Sumburgh Head Lighthouse (beach, 49 km), West Voe of Sumburgh (beach, 49 km).

    Is Kirki Stack worth visiting?

    Kirki Stack is listed as a notable river spot in Scotland on Spotwander.