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Noup Head Lighthouse – Noltland Castle loop from Pierowall

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Noup Head Lighthouse – Noltland Castle loop from Pierowall

Moderate

4.5

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Noup Head Lighthouse – Noltland Castle loop from Pierowall

04:53

18.0km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.49 km

Beautiful Sandy Beach

Highlight • Beach

5.32 km

Links of Noltland

Archaeological Site

10.2 km

Loch of the Stack

Lake

10.8 km

Noup Head Lighthouse

Highlight • Natural Monument

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 …

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13.6 km

Natural Arches at North Bis Geo

Highlight • Natural Monument

The natural arches can be seen from the coastline between Russa Taing and North Bis Geos.

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16.3 km

Never fully completed, Noltland Castle dates mainly back to the 16th century.

The castle forms a rectangular block with towers at opposite corners. It's notable for unusual defensive architecture including a large number of shot holes.

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18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.49 km

4.45 km

3.00 km

1,000 m

Surfaces

9.49 km

6.46 km

2.00 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

6°C

23 %

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Scenic Coastal Section

Beautiful Sandy Beach

Noup Head Lighthouse

Natural Arches at North Bis Geo

Noltland Castle

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