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ラーウィック(シェトランド諸島、スコットランド)

Mousa Island Discovery

  • 4 Hours
  • Moderate Activity
  • #
    LER-003

ハイライト

  • Cross by local ferry to tiny offshore Mousa – an islet brimming with wildlife and character.
  • Be on the lookout for porpoises while enroute, and seals basking on the beaches once you land.
  • Explore Mousa Broch, one of the British Isles’ best-preserved Iron Age forts, perhaps climb its tower.
  • Encounter seabirds from bold Great Skuas to graceful Artic Terns, some of nature’s greatest travelers.
  • Walk the island to fully discover its diverse fauna and its dual role as part of a working farm.

説明

Travel by ferry across Mousa Sound to walk a tiny island brimming with Shetlands wildlife and wonder at a 2000-year-old castle. This uniquely exploratory tour commences with a drive south to Sandwick to meet up with Tom Jamieson, owner-skipper of the Mousa ferry and expert on local fauna. During a short crossing to Mousa Island you’ll hear some area history, see period photos, and perhaps even sight Harbor Porpoises; these waters are visited by these threatened animals at certain times of year. Once on the island, your walk will bring you to world-famous Mousa Broch, a stone-built Iron Age castle with beehive chambers, impressive galleries, and a stairway up to a viewpoint for stunning vistas of this island and back across to Mainland. During your time here, Mousa’s abundant animal life awaits discovery. This is a great place to spot shy-but-curious seals, even more bashful otters, and large flocks of breeding seabirds including Storm Petrels, Artic Terns, Artic Skuas and Great Skuas – known to swoop ferociously when defending their nests. Adding to its curious character, this wild sanctuary is actually part of a working farm; you’ll see and learn more about this during your walk around Mousa.

Helpful Hints

  • Wear weather-appropriate clothing; include a light raincoat or umbrella.
  • Flat, comfortable walking shoes or sneakers are recommended.
  • Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed.
  • This tour includes approximately 1.75 hours of walking, including over uneven ground on Mousa Island where there may also be some inclines. The tour is not considered suitable for wheelchair guests or those with mobility concerns. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed.
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