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Noup Head

Home TripsOrkneyNoup Head

Orkney’s most north-westerly point and one of Britain’s largest sea bird sites

24 KM

Grade C

Westray is the most north-westerly of the Orkney’s and to paddle around its most north-westerly headland provides an ‘on the edge of the world’ experience. The cliffs will not disappoint and Noup Head is one of the largest breeding sites for sea birds in the UK. Add to this some spectacular beaches along with a welcoming community and a great trip is guaranteed.

Key Information

25 KM

No Landing Zones

Coastal Paddling

Tidal Movement

Surf Landing

Vehicle Shuttle

Grade C

Show Description

Trip Highlights

The unbelievable amount of nesting birds at Noup Head

The ‘edge of the world’ feel about Westray’s west coast

The impressive cliffs and rock architecture

The stunning beaches discovered on route

Paddling under Noup Head lighthouse high above perched on the edge of the cliffs

Location

Noup Head Map Pin

Useful Links and/or Updates

For ferry information to get out to Westray check out: http://www.orkneyferries.co.uk

Gallery

Sea Kayak Orkney Westray Noup Head
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Noup Head cliffs
Sea Kayak Orkney Westray Noup Head Inga Ness
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Noup Head cliffs & caves
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West coast of Westray
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Orkney Westray Noup Head Lighthouse
Noup Head Lighthouse
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Orkney Westray Noup Head Grobust Beach
Grobust Beach
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Sea Kayak Orkney Westray Noup Head Lighthouse
Noup Head Lighthouse

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This trip is detailed in the following Guidebooks: 

The Northern Isles – Orkney and Shetland

Book Cover The Northern Isles Orkney & Shetland Sea Kayaking Guidebook

Scottish Sea Kayaking, Sixty-Two Great Sea Kayak Voyages

Book Cover Scottish Sea Kayaking Fifty Great Sea Kayak Voyages Guidebook

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OS Landranger (5)

Orkney – Northern Isles

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