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Noup Head Lighthouse

Noup Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural Monument

Noup Head Lighthouse

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Location: Westray, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Adie

April 25, 2023

Hiking

Noup Head lighthouse, built in 1898 stands 80m above sea level. The ledges of the cliffs below are home to a vast array of seabirds, especially during summer, you may spot puffins, kittiwakes, razorbills, gannets and guillemots.

The path can be hard going in places, and be sure not to get too close to the cliff edge.

Morgan

August 8, 2020

Road cycling

A great destination in itself but also offering great views across Orkney to Birsay in the South and North Ronaldsay in the East,

Nick

June 1, 2023

Cycling

grass either side of track is often better then the large gravel rocks.

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