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West Voe Sands is a long, sweeping white sand beach where the North Sea meets the Atlantic Ocean. The beach is easily accessible and is a popular destination for dog walkers and families. Visitors can make use of picnic tables with views overlooking the beach.
The beach is situated next to the runway of Sumburgh Airport and is located alongside the archaeological site of Jarlshof. Jarlshof includes remains from the Stone Age through to medieval times, making it a site of historical significance.
West Voe Sands is located near Lerwick, the capital town of the Shetland Islands.
Bay Sand
| Today |  |
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| Chance of rain | 81% |
| Max temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 9°C |
| Wind 25mph |  |
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| Tonight |  |
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| Chance of rain | 68% |
| Min temperature | 11°C |
| feels like | 7°C |
| Wind 20mph |  |
The tide at West Voe Sands is currently rising. High tide will be at approximately 1:01 PM, and the next low tide will be at approximately 6:59 PM.
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Food available
Toilets
A free car park and picnic table area is available at the west end of the beach.
Cleaned regularly throughout the bathing season.
No lifeguard cover at this beach
Water quality not measured here
around 7 miles north-northwest as the seagull flies, around 9 miles by road.
Location: Scatness
Location type: Rural
OS Grid: HU395102
Coordinates: 59°52'30"N 1°17'40"W
Mapcode: GBR R24M.ZBC
What 3 Words: chucked.scary.unscathed
Coordinates and location codes are for an approximate mid-point of the beach, and may not reflect the best access point or the most popular part of the beach.
Country: Scotland
Local Authority: Shetland Islands
Nearest postcode: ZE3 9JP
(for sat-nav purposes only, a beach does not have a postal address!)
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