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Noup Head loop from Noltland Castle — Orkney Islands

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Noup Head loop from Noltland Castle — Orkney Islands

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Noup Head loop from Noltland Castle — Orkney Islands

02:55

10.6km

180m

Hiking

Embark on the Noup Head loop from Noltland Castle for a moderate hiking experience across the dramatic Orkney Islands coastline. This 6.6-mile (10.6 km) route, with 587 feet (179 metres) of elevation gain, typically takes around 2 hours and 54 minutes to complete. You will traverse varied terrain, from coastal…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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12 m

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.

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5.15 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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7.94 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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10.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.63 km

3.43 km

2.53 km

Surfaces

5.96 km

4.63 km

Elevation

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Highest point (70 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Tuesday 19 May

13°C

9°C

80 %

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Noup Head loop from Noltland Castle — Orkney Islands

Noltland Castle

Noup Head Lighthouse

Natural Arches at North Bis Geo

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