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Duncansby Head Lighthouse

Scotland  >  United Kingdom

Duncansby Head is the most northeasterly part of both the Scottish and British mainlands. The point is marked by Duncansby Head Lighthouse.

Added* by Andra
Most recent update 16 November 2022
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Description

Duncansby Head juts into the North Sea, with the Pentland Firth to its north and west and the Moray Firth to its south. On both sides of the parking lot at Duncansby you can take a stroll and enjoy the view of Northern Fulmar sailing over the cliffs. Other birds you can expect are Atlantic Puffin, Razorbill, Common Guillemot, Black Guillemot, Great Skua, Pomarine Skua and Common Eider.

Details

Access

Parking is located at the Duncansby Head Lighthouse. Click on the P in the map to get directions.

Terrain and Habitat

Canyon/cliff , Plain , Sea

Conditions

No shadow , Rocky , Open landscape

Circular trail

Yes

Is a telescope useful?

Can be useful

Good birding season

All year round

Best time to visit

Summer

Route

Unpaved road , Narrow trail

Difficulty walking trail

Easy

Accessible by

Foot

Birdwatching hide / platform

No

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Map

Top 5 birds

Pomarine Skua
1. Pomarine Skua
(Stercorarius pomarinus)
Atlantic Puffin
2. Atlantic Puffin
(Fratercula arctica)
Black Guillemot
3. Black Guillemot
(Cepphus grylle)
Razorbill
4. Razorbill
(Alca torda)
Common Guillemot
5. Common Guillemot
(Uria aalge)

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