Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Dunnet Head Lighthouse
Dunnet Head Lighthouse
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Vanessa W
Blackpool, UK18 contributions
Sep 2021
Dunnet Head is the most northernly point on the UK mainland. Sadly we came after the puffins had left for the season but this is something that will give us an incentive to return to this wild and beautiful part of the world again next year. We did see fulmars and razorbill and the walk to the lighthouse and around the top of Dunnet Head was lovely. We were lucky to visit on a clear day when you could see across the Pentland Firth to the Orkneys and as far as Cape Wrath to the west.
Written September 14, 2021
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William H
Bristol, UK386 contributions
Aug 2020 • Family
Very understated, no commercialisation and it’s lovely. Car park is free but not massive, which is good as the road is tight for passing traffic. The view is worth the visit, with chance to see puffins and other seabirds.
Walk up to the trig point and the panoramic view is breathtaking is good weather. Really pleased we did it
Walk up to the trig point and the panoramic view is breathtaking is good weather. Really pleased we did it
Written August 8, 2020
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DavidJGunn
10 contributions
May 2021
We stayed in one of the cosy Lighthouse Keepers Cottages - had a wonderful week watching the puffins and other sea birds and even saw dolphins and whales as we walked along the cliffs. Great for wildlife. And fantasic views to Orkney and the Old Man of Hoy.
Written May 31, 2021
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stufromthesim
Glasgow, UK115 contributions
Mar 2020 • Couples
I love a lighthouse as much as any other pharologist, but whilst this is worth a visit given it’s status as the most northerly on the mainland, the complete lack of decent access was disappointing.
The largely single track road takes you right up to the lighthouse with plenty of spaces so that was a positive start but once parked and walking towards the lighthouse it became clear that the owners of the former keepers cottages are not ones for people entering the compound.
You can still see the lighthouse and foghorn from the western side but if you are looking for a nice selection of angles from which to view and photograph then you will be disappointed.
There are numerous WW2 buildings from when the site was also a radar and monitoring site which adds some nice history so a visit remains worthwhile but lacklustre lighthouse access remains a disappointment for me - as you can probably tell!
The largely single track road takes you right up to the lighthouse with plenty of spaces so that was a positive start but once parked and walking towards the lighthouse it became clear that the owners of the former keepers cottages are not ones for people entering the compound.
You can still see the lighthouse and foghorn from the western side but if you are looking for a nice selection of angles from which to view and photograph then you will be disappointed.
There are numerous WW2 buildings from when the site was also a radar and monitoring site which adds some nice history so a visit remains worthwhile but lacklustre lighthouse access remains a disappointment for me - as you can probably tell!
Written March 3, 2020
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Fred H
Cheltenham, UK16 contributions
Sep 2022
I cycled to this site and loved the route out and back. The climb was worth the view of the Orkneys at the end of it but 15 mins at the site was enough to take in the experience. It was my second visit and I would do it again in a year or so.
Written September 25, 2022
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happywanderer1960
Carnoustie, UK2,505 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
Cracking lighthouse ryt on the edge of the country ..well maintained and still looking good after being built years ago
The views from the area around the light house are immense ..u can see all the way to hoy on the orknies
Weather today oustanding and clear skys and no breeze made a terrific time
Of the beaten track but well.worth the 6 miles of single track road to go see it
The views from the area around the light house are immense ..u can see all the way to hoy on the orknies
Weather today oustanding and clear skys and no breeze made a terrific time
Of the beaten track but well.worth the 6 miles of single track road to go see it
Written July 22, 2021
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Pranil
London, UK74 contributions
Sep 2020
Dunnet Head was on our list for our trip up to the north of Scotland a couple of weeks ago - as the northern most point of the UK mainland it was a must do.
It's a nice place with some great views. Was super windy which is to be expected, so we didn't stay too long.
Have to say it was much better than John O'Groats though! Add it to your list 🙂
It's a nice place with some great views. Was super windy which is to be expected, so we didn't stay too long.
Have to say it was much better than John O'Groats though! Add it to your list 🙂
Written October 4, 2020
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Kimberli G
Edwardsville, IL46 contributions
Oct 2020
I stayed 18 days at Dunnet Head Lighthouse. If you ever need to decompress, relax or explore nature, this is the place. The Keepers cottage was a fully stocked home, fireplace and all. The wildlife, gardens, outdoor firepit. I can't wait to return.
Written October 19, 2020
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PThomas1985
Stourbridge, UK408 contributions
Oct 2021 • Solo
I visited Dunnet Head following a recommendation from the hotel I was staying it. I wasn't originally planning on visiting, but I'm glad I did! This is in fact the most northerly point on mainland Britain, not John O'Groats, and it is significantly better. My advice is to grab a hot drink from John O'Groats, drive to Dunnet Head, park up and soak up the views while drinking your tea or coffee. There's a couple of short walks to viewing points of the lighthouse and the coast. Well worth spending an hour or so here.
Written October 28, 2021
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Mindy1001
Walsall, UK473 contributions
Oct 2022
Well maintained lighthouse, pretty to see with moody coastal weather.
Well worth a drive up to Dunnet Head for a little pit stop before driving on.
Easy parking.
Well worth a drive up to Dunnet Head for a little pit stop before driving on.
Easy parking.
Written January 9, 2023
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Is it possible to fly a drone in this area for aerial photography please? If not can I ask for some permit somewhere? Thanks in advance. Its for private use not commercial.
Written January 31, 2019
I can only tell you that there are no notices saying that you cannot!
Written January 31, 2019
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