Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Discover
Places to see

Natural Monuments

United Kingdom
Scotland
Shetland Islands
Northmavine

Esha Ness Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

Esha Ness Lighthouse

Recommended for

Hiking

Cycling

Road cycling

by 27 explorers out of 28

Save

Share

  • More

  • Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Northmavine, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Save

    Share

  • More

  • Take Me There

    Tips

    October 23, 2022

    Cycling

    Built between 1925 and 1929 the Esha Ness or Eshaness lighthouse stands proud on the top of the high sea cliffs. It used to have a lighthouse keeper but was automated in 1974 and the old keepers cottage is now holiday accommodation managed by the Shetland Amenity Trust.

    September 21, 2017

    Cycling

    Remote place with some fine sea cliffs and great views.

    March 30, 2023

    Hiking

    Esha Ness lighthouse is situated on the Northmavine peninsula of the Shetland Islands.

    Construction was completed around 1929 and its light can be seen at a distance of up to 25 nautical miles. Now automated, the former lighthouse keepers accommodation is available as a holiday let.

    Sign up for a free komoot account to get 3 more insider tips and takes.

    Sign up for free

    Routes here

    Best Hikes to Esha Ness Lighthouse

    4.9

    (13)

    68

    hikers

    1. Eshaness Lighthouse to Broch — Stenness to Eshaness Coastal Route

    6.77km

    01:48

    70m

    70m

    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

    Navigate

    Send to Phone

    Easy

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

    Moderate

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

    Moderate

    Details

    Informations

    Elevation 0 m

    Weather

    Powered by Foreca

    Today

    Wednesday 28 January

    5°C

    3°C

    78 %

    Additional weather tips

    Max wind speed: 44.0 km/h

    Most visited during

    January

    February

    March

    April

    May

    June

    July

    August

    September

    October

    November

    December

    Add komoot as a preferred source in your Google results

    Add now

    Loading

    Location: Northmavine, Shetland Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

    Other Popular Places to Check Out

    Broch of Houlland

    Explore
    RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepacking
    Download the app
    Follow Us on Socials

    © komoot GmbH

    Privacy Policy