Hunda Reef, Burra

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Key information: Hunda Reef, Burra

  •  A delightful circuit of this small island protruding into Scapa Flow from the west coast of Burra.
  • The views over the grand sweep of Scapa Flow really are magnificent, on a good day anyway.
  • Always unpredictable weather. Come prepared.

Walkopedia rating

  • Walkopedia rating83
  • Beauty31
  • Natural interest15
  • Human interest8
  • Charisma30
  • Negative points1
  • Total rating83
  • Note: Neg: likely bad weather

Vital Statistics

  • Length: 5.5km or less
  • Maximum Altitude: N/A
  • Level of Difficulty: Moderate
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Hunda Reef, Burra: Over Scapa Flow to Hoy - © William Mackesy

WALK SUMMARY

A delightful circuit of this small island protruding into Scapa Flow from the west coast of Burra.

After crossing a causeway from mainland Burra (on which we sat while a pair of curious young seals meandered about in the shallows eyeing us up), the choice is yours: a circuit in either direction (around 5.5km/1.5hrs), or climb the low hill for the maximum views, then drop over close- cropped heather to the low cliffs over Scapa Flow and turn left, as we did. The views over the grand sweep of Scapa Flow, with the bulk of Hoy looming to the west, really are magnificent, on a good day anyway (we were lucky, with a cloudless sky and sky-reflecting-calm water): it could be bleak on a bad day.

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Hunda Reef, Burra: Causeway to island - © William Mackesy

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Hunda Reef, Burra: Inquisitive seal - © William Mackesy

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Hunda Reef, Burra: Beautiful vegetation - © William Mackesy...
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