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Dunnet Head

The most northerly point of mainland Britain, with Orkney's cliffs visible across the Pentland Firth from an RSPB-managed headland. Extremely exposed to wind whatever the season, so dress for it even on a calm-looking day.
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Why go

The most northerly point of mainland Britain, with Orkney's cliffs visible across the Pentland Firth from an RSPB-managed headland. Extremely exposed to wind whatever the season, so dress for it even on a calm-looking day.

Most northerly point of the British mainland, lighthouse and RSPB reserve; robust, well-known.

Getting there & in

Dunnet Head lighthouse car park.

Short walk from car park to clifftop viewpoint.

What’s nearby

🅿 Parking

Good to know

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