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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Name: Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
Rating: 2

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Location: Ness, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. The Butt of Lewis loop from Port of Ness — Isle of Lewis

14.0km

03:41

120m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Traigh Mheilein Beach – Stream with Wildflowers loop from Knockaird

8.27km

02:09

60m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Dùn Èistean – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Port of Ness

11.2km

02:58

110m

Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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51m

January 12, 2023

Built to aid shipping in the 1860's, it's unusual in that it remained unpainted and is a plain brick tower. This was one of the last lighthouses to be automated in 1998. There is also a modern GPS base station on the site.

Bettina

July 30, 2018

Impressive lighthouse on the edge of the Isle of Lewis. We had our picnic on a rock right beside the lighthouse. Could be worse 😉

Andrew

July 30, 2018

Although there is no access to the lighthouse itself, this is a fantastic spot to watch the ocean.
A walk around the Butt of Lewis (which claims to be the windiest place in Britain) can take in the lighthouse and a delightful little beach close by.

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Elevation 90 m

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Location: Ness, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

1. The Butt of Lewis loop from Port of Ness — Isle of Lewis

2. Traigh Mheilein Beach – Stream with Wildflowers loop from Knockaird

3. Dùn Èistean – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Port of Ness

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