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Keen of Hamar National Nature Reserve
A barren almost desolate landscape dominated by bare stony scree, this reserve supports a unique collection of plants. Here plant life is specially adapted to survive on the rare serpentine rock found on Unst, the most northerly island in Britain.
Highlights: Star attraction is Edmondston's chickweed, which is found nowhere else in the world. Several more common plants show peculiar serpentine growth forms. Visit in spring/early summer to catch the blooms
Location:
The reserve is signposted from the A968 road, follow the sign to the car park at the end of the minor road; there is a 200 metre path to the reserve. A daily bus service operates between Lerwick and Baltasound and it is usually possible to make the return journey in a day by public transport. The bus stop is at the end of the Hamar road, half a kilometre from the reserve car park.
Grid refernce: HP645098
Contact
SNH, Ground Floor, Stewart Building, Alexandra Wharf, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LL Tel: 01595 693345 or e-mail northern_isles@snh.gov.uk
Highlights: Star attraction is Edmondston's chickweed, which is found nowhere else in the world. Several more common plants show peculiar serpentine growth forms. Visit in spring/early summer to catch the blooms
Location:
The reserve is signposted from the A968 road, follow the sign to the car park at the end of the minor road; there is a 200 metre path to the reserve. A daily bus service operates between Lerwick and Baltasound and it is usually possible to make the return journey in a day by public transport. The bus stop is at the end of the Hamar road, half a kilometre from the reserve car park.
Grid refernce: HP645098
Contact
SNH, Ground Floor, Stewart Building, Alexandra Wharf, Lerwick, Shetland ZE1 0LL Tel: 01595 693345 or e-mail northern_isles@snh.gov.uk
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