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Noltland Castle – Beautiful Sandy Beach loop from Pierowall

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Noltland Castle – Beautiful Sandy Beach loop from Pierowall

Easy

4.5

(2)

7

hikers

Noltland Castle – Beautiful Sandy Beach loop from Pierowall

01:30

5.79km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

12 m

Noltland Castle

Highlight • Castle

Never fully completed, Noltland Castle dates mainly back to the 16th century.

The castle forms a rectangular block with towers at opposite corners. It's notable for unusual defensive architecture including a large number of shot holes.

Tip by

1.39 km

Links of Noltland

Archaeological Site

3

1.66 km

Beautiful Sandy Beach

Highlight • Beach

4

2.22 km

Scenic Coastal Section

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

5.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.71 km

1.12 km

986 m

966 m

Surfaces

2.71 km

2.08 km

986 m

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Thursday 14 May

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6°C

45 %

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