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The Great Britain Guide

Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands

Noss Head

In or near Lerwick.

Noss Head β€” mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 181 m.

At Foot of the Noup of Noss looking into Geo of the Cuddacks - geograph.org.uk - 2075285

john bateson β€” CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
3 h–8 h
Best time of year
Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
  • Dog-friendly

About

Noss Head is a mountain located in scotland islands. Elevation: 181 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.

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Place summary

Noss Head is a prominent headland located in the Scottish Islands. It features rugged cliffs and scenic coastal views, making it a notable site for outdoor activities. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails, offering opportunities to explore the natural landscape and observe local wildlife. The area is characterised by its dramatic topography and significant geological features.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
60.1397, -1.0047

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

Netting in Gannet nests, Noup of Noss - geograph.org.uk - 6946081πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

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The Rump - geograph.org.uk - 2075271πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

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Gannets, Noss - geograph.org.uk - 3812777πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

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Whiggie Geo - geograph.org.uk - 2075234πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

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Puffins, Noss - geograph.org.uk - 3812739πŸ“· 5

Islands Β· Scottish Islands

Holm of Noss

Holm of Noss in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

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Feadda Ness - geograph.org.uk - 3582951πŸ“· 3

Viewpoints Β· Scottish Islands

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Where to eat & stay near Noss Head

Places to stay

Tulips in Lerwick Flower Park - geograph.org.uk - 8033880πŸ“· 5

Hostels Β· Scottish Islands

Islesburgh House Hostel

Islesburgh House Hostel β€” a hostel in scotland islands.

Loch of Asta, near Scalloway - geograph.org.uk - 3533069πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands

Scalloway Caravan Park

Scalloway Caravan Park β€” a caravan park in scotland islands.

Free↗ scallowaycaravanpark.com
Aith Voe - geograph.org.uk - 3931111πŸ“· 5

Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands

Cunningsburgh Touring Park

Cunningsburgh Touring Park β€” a caravan park in scotland islands.

Free↗ ctp.holiday
Loch of Benston - geograph.org.uk - 2067424πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

South Nesting

South Nesting β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

Free↗ southnestinghall.co.uk
Loch of Huxter, Whalsay - geograph.org.uk - 5021024πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Oot Ower Lounge

Oot Ower Lounge β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

View towards Upperton from Staneybrake - geograph.org.uk - 3532823πŸ“· 5

Campsites Β· Scottish Islands

Levenwick Campsite

Levenwick Campsite β€” a campsite in scotland islands.

β†— levenwick.shetland.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Commercial Street at Pitt Lane - geograph.org.uk - 7264404πŸ“· 7

Historic pubs Β· Scottish Islands

86 Commercial Street, Lerwick

86 Commercial Street, Lerwick in England South East, United Kingdom.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Noss Head?
Noss Head is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
What is Noss Head?
Noss Head β€” mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 181 m.
How do I get to Noss Head?
Its coordinates are 60.1397Β°, -1.0047Β°.