Noup Head
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Joana Kruse
Shoot with care
Be extremely cautious – you're standing on the edge of a very high drop. Don't risk anything for a perfect shot. Some of the rocks are even overhanging, so ensure you're always on the safe side.
About this spot
Noup Head and its iconic lighthouse are the undisputed photographic gems of Westray, offering an exhilarating landscape of sheer cliffs plunging into the wild Atlantic Ocean. With the thunderous waves crashing against the rocks, the dizzying heights of the vertical cliffs, and the cacophony of seabirds soaring overhead, this is an adventure you won't soon forget.
Once you reach the lighthouse, carefully position yourself at the cliff's edge to capture the majestic interplay of sea, cliffs, and lighthouse in your camera frame. Be extremely cautious – you're standing on the edge of a very high drop. Don't risk anything for a perfect shot. Some of the rocks are even overhanging, so ensure you're always on the safe side.
Once you reach the lighthouse, carefully position yourself at the cliff's edge to capture the majestic interplay of sea, cliffs, and lighthouse in your camera frame. Be extremely cautious – you're standing on the edge of a very high drop. Don't risk anything for a perfect shot. Some of the rocks are even overhanging, so ensure you're always on the safe side.
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