Dunnet Head
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Nikki
4 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2023 • Couples
The parking is not free and is very limited and there are far too many caravans for so few spaces. There’s an ice cream van but no loos. Very disappointed; especially after the torture of the 3 mile drive and antagonistic people who don’t understand passing spaces.
Written 29 May 2023
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Anna Kerr
Bristol, UK69 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
June 2022 • Friends
Made the trip out to Dunnet Head RSPB in the hope of spotting a few puffins or other sea birds. After reading the accessibility statement on the RSPB website (one of our party uses a wheelchair) I was disappointed to find that although the path to the observation point was accessible, there were then several steps down. The observation point itself is rather small - but having said that we did see some lovely birds. Unfortunately there are no toilet facilities - a shame considering how far away the nearest facilities are. Parking is ample and the suggested charges are very reasonable and the ticket machine accepts cash and cards.
Written 8 June 2022
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Kathy O
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3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 • Couples
We drove out to the Dunnet Head Lighthouse, we were not with a tour group. This is apparently the most northerly point in Britain (I guess aside from the islands). There isn't much there, a lighthouse and some buildings. The lighthouse was built by Robert Louis Stevenson's grandfather. It started to rain as soon as we arrived and there was quite a cold wind blowing in off the North Sea, so we didn't stay. Due to the geographical importance, it was good to see, otherwise, nothing much.
Written 2 August 2024
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BarbaraRiekwel
Coatbridge, UK896 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Couples
Good single track road with stunning scenery up to Dunnet head. There is a short path to the cliff views and a slightly longer path (uphill but not much of an effort) to the summit where you have spectacular 360 views. It was a very pleasant sunny day and you could even see the old man of Hoy on the Orkneys. I actually liked John O’Groats but you can’t skip the real most Northerly point of mainland Britain, really spectacular!
Take your time on the single track road, plenty people realising too late there is oncoming traffic when they come thundering round the bends with passing places😆 reverse!
Written 26 August 2020
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David A
Middlesbrough, UK160 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2020
Its about a 10 minute drive off the main road to a large enough car park, though the influx of camper vans soon fills it up. Great views (but lots more similar or better views along the route) and unless you want to go for a long walk there's not much else to do other than say you have been there. We stayed for about 20 minutes walking to the edge and up the hill and then it was off. Been there "Dunnet" one ticked off.
Written 20 October 2020
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Louise C
19 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
Worth doing but even on a dull foggy day it was atmospheric. Can only imagine what the views would be like on a beautiful autumnal day. Never mind. Took a photograph of the stone sign proving that we were at the UK's most northerly point. Another bucket list destination ticked. Good to stretch the legs and take a wander.
Written 29 October 2021
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Simon W
West Haddon, UK112 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
After a winding drive to the northern most part of the UK, Dunnet head offers a fantastic 360 view- seeing most of the northern coast line ( weather permitting ) As well as a light house and there are great opportunities for a cliff top walk. Theres a stone aberration point guiding you to the sights / land marks available. Well worth a visit if you're in the area
Written 15 August 2020
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Tony C
Dumfries, UK527 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2020 • Couples
This is the most northern point on main land Britain and boasts a lighthouse. The single track road allows breath taking views leading up to head. A short walk from the carpark to the cliff edge allow a bird watcher to see sea birds circling both below and above.
If you are lucky you can see a squall moving along the straight between the head and Orkney. If the sun is right rainbows. All without getting wet.
There are many small locks on the way up for a refreshing swim.
Written 6 September 2020
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kpnutts
Birmingham, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020
We decided to visit after hearing this was a good place to see puffins.

As we were in Scotland in early August we thought our chances were pretty slim, as it was slightly out of breeding season. We’d already tried a few other spots on the way with no luck.

Well, we took a walk along the coastal path back out of the entrance to the car park. Just a 10-15 minute walk and the view opened up to reveal HUNDREDS of puffins on an easily visible cliff face. We spent the afternoon watching them flying about and perching on the cliffs in the sun - It made our holiday!
Written 4 August 2020
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Mike C
Guildford, UK1,074 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
Compared to John O'Groats this is positively quiet for some reason. There is a decent sized car park and then a pathway leading you down to a place to look out.

It has a lovely lighthouse just by it, but you cannot get to it.

Given the crowds there were at John O'Groats it is amazing how that place is so much popular than the most northern point of the UK mainland. I guess because it doesn't have a sign!
Written 28 August 2021
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