What's here? at Mousa
Available on site
Mousa is reached by boat via The Mousa Boat who run trips every day of the week except Saturdays, from early April until early September. Parking for the boat is at Sandsayre Pier, Sandwick. 20 spaces. Tarmac surface. Firm, flat, bare ground and paving to interpretive centre.
Mostly over natural vegetation, but some stony areas and with boardwalks. The trail is uneven, steep, narrow, stony and boggy in places, and therefore not suitable for those visitors requiring extra mobility assistance or are not sure-footed.
Walking or wellington boots and waterproof clothing is recommended.
The natural grass trail can become very muddy when wet. Please contact us with requirements if you have any concerns. No seating. No gates, steps or stiles.
Not available on site
There are no accessible toilets on the island or near to the parking. The nearest accessible toilets are in Lerwick round 14 miles away.
There are no baby changing facilities on the island or near to the parking. The nearest baby change is in Lerwick round 14 miles away.
The trail is uneven, steep, narrow, stony and boggy in places, and therefore not suitable for those visitors requiring extra mobility assistance or are not sure-footed.
The trail is uneven, steep, narrow, stony and boggy in places, and therefore not suitable for those visitors requiring extra mobility assistance or are not sure-footed.
There are no toilets on the island. Nearest toilets can be found at the car park by Sandsayre Pier, Sandwick. Step and narrow door to ladies. Wide cubicle in gents' but shallow step and no grab rails.
BBQs are a fire risk, endangering other people and the precious wildlife and habitats here. They are not permitted on the reserve at any time.
There are no formal viewing points here. As there is nowhere to shelter, we recommend you dress appropriately for the weather. There are excellent views from trails with some simple interpretive signs
There is no visitor centre here and this reserve does not have any staff on site.
There is no cafe or shop here, the nearest places for food and drinks are Sandwick Baking Company, 1 miles (1.2 km) away, or Hoswick Visitor Centre cafe, 1 mile (2 km) from pier. We recommend you bring your own food and drinks if this is likely to affect your visit.
Restrictions
Assistance dogs are welcome in all parts of the reserve. Please check with ferry providers whether dogs are permitted to travel on the ferry.
Please check with ferry providers whether dogs are permitted to travel on the ferry. RSPB Scotland welcomes responsible access, in line with the Scottish Outdoor Access Code. During the ground-nesting bird breeding season (1 April to 15 August) and in areas with livestock, we would ask that you keep your dog on a short lead and clean up after them.