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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

4.7

(3)

19

hikers

Noup Head Lighthouse – Noltland Castle loop from Pierowall

04:53

18.0km

260m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

4.49 km

Scenic Coastal Section

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

5.06 km

Beautiful Sandy Beach

Highlight • Beach

5.32 km

Links of Noltland

Archaeological Site

10.2 km

Loch of the Stack

Lake

5

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 …

Tip by

6

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.

Tip by

7

16.3 km

Noltland Castle

Highlight • Castle

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.

Tip by

B

18.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.61 km

4.43 km

2.93 km

1.01 km

Surfaces

9.61 km

6.39 km

1.97 km

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Highest point (70 m)

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Thursday 12 November

8°C

4°C

67 %

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