2016

HU3689 : The spit at Burra Voe

taken 8 years ago, near to North Roe, Mainland, Shetland Islands, Scotland

The spit at Burra Voe
The spit at Burra Voe
I don't think this is a true tombolo, because on the left is just a small (and no doubt saline) lochan. But it is quite impressive that this low barrier has survived for many decades, or longer.

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HU3689, 11 images   (more nearby 🔍)
Photographer
David Purchase   (more nearby)
Date Taken
Thursday, 16 June, 2016   (more nearby)
Submitted
Tuesday, 5 July, 2016
Subject Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HU 3659 8921 [10m precision]
WGS84: 60:35.0809N 1:20.0417W
Camera Location
OSGB36: geotagged! HU 3648 8902
View Direction
North-northeast (about 22 degrees)
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