What wildlife can be seen on a hike in Westray?

Follow a 6.5-kilometre loop walk along Westray’s northwest headland and discover a coastline teeming with life. From late spring through mid-summer the RSPB reserve’s heathland and cliffs are home to nesting seabirds like fulmars, gannets and razorbills. In the sea below, spot seals, dolphins, and even migrating whales depending on the season. Hike the sloping hill toward Noup Head Lighthouse, built by the famed Lighthouse Stevenson’s, and enjoy views back to the Brough of Birsay on Orkney mainland.