Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse
4.5
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kewpie1
Seneca, SC370 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Couples
The power of the ocean pounding into the rocks over time has created magnificent formations. There’s something so mesmerizing about the water. Fortunate to have had some sun to highlight the beautiful hues in the water. A bit windy but to be expected
Nice loos if needed too.
Written 13 September 2024
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Sujata410
Owings Mills, MD942 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019 • Couples
We were on very wet, windy and rain soaked morning in June. In addition to the appreciating the lighthouse, this vantage point really gives you a good indication of the power of nature. I can imagine the views from here on a sunny day being amazing.
Written 9 February 2020
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HighlandLass24
Baltimore, MD193 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
Stunning scenery. If you like rocky coastline, this is the place to be on Lewis. You can walk around for different viewpoints and the scenery is gorgeous no matter which way you turn. If you like rugged views and jagged cliffs and rocks, I highly recommend it here.
Written 16 August 2023
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Charleygirl76
Seaview, UK1,135 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
Supposed to be the windiest place in the UK - we came on the hottest calmest day of September 2021. Walked from the Harbour at Port of Ness to the lighthouse and back. Nice 6 miles round trip. Glorious sunshine and blue skies. We popped down to the lovely beach near the light house carpark. Skimmed stones. No toilets, no facilities - and the info sign could do with the repair as it's been weathered/ vandalised.
Written 10 October 2021
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AdrianHolland
Denmead, UK24 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Visited here as part of a road trip with my son, whilst staying 2 nights at Stornoway. It turned out to be a perfect sunny day and we spent about an hour spotting seals bobbing their heads in the ocean below. Bring binoculars, as the cliffs are very high. On a wet day this would prove a remote spot to visit and perhaps much less appealing. There is a sandy cove you pass on the right just before entering the property, which was worth a visit watching the seabirds nesting and feeding in the area. Also close by is Eoropie Dunes, which is also worth a visit.
Written 25 June 2023
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Mike O
Roanoke, VA1,336 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
We drove up from Stornaway to see the cliffs near the lighthouse; sure glad we did. Dramatic. Scenic. After we parked in the lot (space for about 10 cars), we walked a short distance north to edge if the cliffs; must have spent a half hour just gazing. Then we walked counter-clockwise around the lighthouse and walked west up a gentle hill; more gazing. Lucky for us, the sun was out and just enough clouds were in the sky to add interest to our photos. As we drove away, we stopped 0.4 miles from the lighthouse at Port Stoth; just enough space for 2-3 cars. We parked and walked the path down to the water; white sandy beach in a narrow rocky cove. More interesting photos.
Written 17 August 2022
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Donna C
21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2023 • Family
Wow, this place is amazing! The lighthouse is not the attraction, it is the landscape and tiny beach that it stands beside. We thought this would be a quick stop but it was so awesome we stayed for an hour or more and most of our pictures of the Outer Hebrides is from this place
Written 16 July 2023
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,506 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2021
Always windy. Highest wind speed of the UK recorded here. Also where the Hebridean Way finishes, therefore it seems everyone pays a visit even if only for a few minutes. There is a way marked walk along the cliffs which we think is worth doing. On a nice day it must be a great spot to sit and watch the crashing waves.
Written 23 September 2021
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Conrad N
Whitstable, UK1,101 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2021
A dramatic coastline with impressive views. Very windy, but fortunately dry, when we visited. Close to the pretty harbour of Port of Ness which we also visited while here. Beware there are no facilities here, just the rugged coastline!
Written 28 October 2021
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WeeTravellingScots
Perth, UK112 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2020 • Family
Had a lovely trip up to the lighthouse last week. Yes it was a bit wet and as usual windy but it was bright and we were soo glad we made the trip. There’s ocean as far as the eye can see and although you can’t go in, you can wander round the site, look out over the various cliffs. Loads of wildlife to see, we didn’t have binoculars or a camera, with them you’d definately see more. We saw gannets and seals. It is worth noting that the car park is currently undergoing resurfacing works so you cannot drive up to the site. You should park prior to the road closed signs or there is a little area some were parked in just at the signs. Worth the trip, there’s lots to see on the way and it’s free!
Written 12 August 2020
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