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About Wadbister

Wadbister lies in central Mainland Shetland, about 15km northwest of Lerwick via the A970 and A971. This small settlement connects to nearby communities like Girlsta and Stromfirth through quiet local roads, with roughly 20 EV charging points across the area. The location sits near the island's watershed divide, where streams flow toward both the Atlantic and North Sea coasts.

Where is Wadbister on the map?

Wadbister is in Scotland, at 60.228, -1.221 - about 25 km north of Aithsetter.

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11 chargers

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Popular destinations close by

Girlsta2 mi 5 minStromfirth3 mi 10 minLaxfirth, Shetland Islands 24 mi 10 minCatfirth4 mi 10 minGott, Shetland Islands4 mi 10 minVeensgarth5 mi 10 minSouth Nesting5 mi 10 minFreester6 mi 15 minBreiwick6 mi 15 minVassa6 mi 15 minTingwall, Shetland Islands6 mi 15 minSkellister6 mi 15 minGarth, Shetland Islands7 mi 15 minBrough, Shetland Islands 37 mi 20 minGletness7 mi 20 min

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What is the closest airport to Wadbister?

The closest airport to Wadbister is Lerwick / Tingwall Airport, 6 km (about 8 min by car). Other airports nearby: Sumburgh Airport, Foula Airfield.

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