Place to visit
Dunnet Head Lighthouse, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Dunnet Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland in United Kingdom (Thurso). Interests: Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 18 h of daylight, and in December, 5 h 59. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland · Architecture
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 303 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 58.67148, -3.37664
What it is and where
Dunnet Head Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland in United Kingdom (Thurso). It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Thurso, where this site lists 21 more places to see, 13 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 58.67148, -3.37664; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 303 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the Architecture places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Dunnet Head Lighthouse is April to September.
- JanBetter not6:42
- FebPossible8:57
- MarPossible11:23
- AprBest time14:06
- MayBest time16:32
- JunBest time18:00
- JulBest time17:23
- AugBest time15:10
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:51
- NovBetter not7:22
- DecPossible5:59
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h of daylight, and in December, 5 h 59. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Dunnet ChurchChurch building in Highland, Scotland, UK5.9 km
- Dunnet BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK6.3 km
- Castle of MeyCastle in Caithness, Scotland9.2 km
- Thurso BayBay in Highland, Scotland, UK11 km
- Thurso CastleCastle in the UK11 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Architecture
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
- London Bridge: road bridge across River Thames in London, opened in 1973
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
- Westminster Bridge: bridge over the River Thames in London
- Millennium Bridge, London: bridge in London
- Pontcysyllte Aqueduct: navigable aqueduct in Wales
Every United Kingdom place under Architecture, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dunnet Head Lighthouse?
It is an active 19th century lighthouse that stands on Dunnet Head, Scotland in United Kingdom. It has articles in 7 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Dunnet Head Lighthouse?
April to September. In June there are 18 h of daylight, and in December, 5 h 59.
How do you get to Dunnet Head Lighthouse?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 303 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Dunnet Church, Dunnet Bay, Castle of Mey. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. More about Dunnet Head Lighthouse on Wikipedia. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.