Noup Head Lighthouse, Westray

Name: Noup Head Lighthouse
Address: Westray, United Kingdom

#1 among attractions in Westray

Top attraction, Vernacular architecture, Lighthouse

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Noup Head Lighthouse lies on the north west headland of the isle of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It was constructed by David A Stevenson in 1898 for the Northern Lighthouse Board. ()

Coordinates: 59°19'52"N, 3°4'13"W

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Westray United Kingdom

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Noup Head Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Noltland Castle, Lady Kirk, Muckle Water, Links of Noltland.

2.4 miE
Vernacular architecture, Forts and castles
Noltland Castle, Westray
62 min walk • Noltland Castle is located near Pierowall on the island of Westray in the Orkney Islands of Scotland. It dates mainly to the later 16th century, although it was never fully completed. The castle is protected as a scheduled monument.
3 miE
Church
Lady Kirk, Westray
77 min walk • The Lady Kirk at Pierowall is one of two ruined churches on the island of Westray, in Orkney, Scotland. It is a Scheduled Ancient Monument in the care of Historic Environment Scotland.
5.1 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Muckle Water
131 min walk • Muckle Water is a long, narrow fresh water loch on Ward Hill on Rousay, Orkney, Scotland. It is the biggest loch on the island and is popular for fishing. It can be reached by a track from the roadside. The Suso Burn on the north eastern shore drains the loch into the Sound of Rousay.
2.5 miE
Archaeological site
Links of Noltland, Westray
65 min walk • Links of Noltland is an archaeological site near Grobust Bay on the north coast of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. The site contains the remains of both a Neolithic village and later Bronze Age dwellings.
5.7 miSE
Church
Westside Church, Westray
146 min walk • Westside Church is a 12th Century church located on the island of Westray in Orkney, Scotland. It is in ruins, and is maintained by Historic Scotland. There is very little remaining of the church, except for the gable end. It is now roofless.

Noup Head Lighthouse, Westray

Facts and practical information

Westray plan & book

Noup Head Lighthouse – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Noltland Castle, Westray

Lady Kirk, Westray

Muckle Water

Links of Noltland, Westray

Westside Church, Westray