About this tour
Explore Shetland's quieter western coastline on a four-hour private tour that steers clear of the usual coach routes. You'll navigate dramatic clifftop scenery, stand among the stones of Stanydale Temple—one of Britain's finest Neolithic monuments—and discover what locals call the Wastside: a landscape of raw moorland, hidden coves and windswept vistas. A guide familiar with these hills shapes the route around conditions and your interests.
Highlights
- Stanydale Temple: Bronze Age ritual site with commanding views
- Dramatic west-coast cliffs and moorland panoramas
- Stop at a working croft-shop selling home baking
- Private vehicle and guide throughout
- Minimal tourist crowds; rarely visited by shore excursions
- Air-conditioned transport between stops
What to expect
Expect winding single-track roads and regular pauses to take in views or walk short distances across open ground. Stanydale Temple sits in moorland; you'll walk roughly fifteen minutes each way to reach the stone circle. The route adapts to weather and light. Your guide will share local knowledge—archaeology, geology, crofting life—rather than rattle through scripted facts. The Cake Fridge is exactly what it sounds: an honesty-box shop in a converted refrigerator where you can buy tablet, shortbread or homebaked goods. This isn't a high-paced itinerary; it favours lingering over ground covered.
Good to know
Wear waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear; Shetland weather changes fast. Moorland walking is uneven underfoot. The tour involves several kilometres of gentle walking split across stops. Not suitable if you have mobility constraints, recent spinal injury or heart concerns. Service animals welcome.
Frequently asked
- How long does Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer take?
- Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer runs for approximately 4 hours.
- How much does Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer cost?
- Prices start from AUD $1496 per person. Final pricing varies by date, group size and any add-ons — confirmed at checkout via Viator.
- Where does Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer run?
- This tour operates around United Kingdom. Specific meeting points and pickup options are listed by the operator at checkout.
- Who runs Private Tour from Lerwick West Side Explorer?
- The tour is sold and operated by its supplier through Viator. New Forest National Park earns a small commission on bookings made via the link, which keeps this site free for travellers.
- Is the tour confirmed at the listed price?
- The price shown is the operator's "from" price as of our last sync. Final price, currency conversion, group discounts and cancellation policy are confirmed at checkout — always review before paying.
Tour sold and operated by its supplier via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original New Forest National Park summaries, not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.