Walking Britain Noup Head from Backarass Farm, Westray
Introduction to Walk 3651
County/Area - Orkney Islands
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km
Ascent - 700 feet / 212 metres
Time - 3 hours 0 minutes
Grade - easy
An easy walk on the Isle of Westray from Backarass Farm exploring the interesting coastal features to Noup Head. The route enters the Noup Head Nature Reserve with its abundbnt bird life in season. Reaching the lighthouse at Noup Head, the walk returns along a track back to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 464 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 464 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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