Marwick Head (Orkney) Reviews
Newest Review: ... My dad and I walked up, and were buffeted by heavy winds on the cliffs. There are paths to follow which keep you away from the edges, but care is still needed of course. As we walked along the paths, we moved off every so often to sit down and have a look through the binoculars. The ground slopes down to the cliff edge from the path, so by moving a little closer to the edge (but still staying far away from it!) we were able to sit down and get a bit of shelter while we had a look around. Marwick Head is a beautiful spot. We visited on a sunny yet windy day, so visibility was good and the sea was a deep blue. The cliffs are cover... more
Customer Marwick Head (Orkney) Reviews (1)
by - written on 28/07/10 (Very useful, 85 readings)
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Marwick Head is an RSPB reserve in the north west of mainland Orkney. It is a seabird reserve, with paths along the clifftops. The Kitchener Memorial is within the reserve. My parents and I decided to visit one day while we were in the area, with one main objective - to see puffins. I love puffins but have never seen one. The RSPB leaflet we had said we might see some at Marwick Head around teatime, so one day around 5pm, off we went. On arriving at the car park, my mum decided not to come to the cliff tops - the path to the cliffs is a steady slope and quite long, and would be a struggle for those with reduced mobility. My dad and I ... Read the complete review
