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Tiumpan Head

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Ross-shire

Scotland

Tiumpan Head

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Credit: Peter Moore

Tiumpan Head is a prominent headland located on the Isle of Lewis in Ross-shire, Scotland. It is situated on the northern coast of the island, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The headland is known for its rugged cliffs, dramatic sea views, and diverse wildlife.

Tiumpan Head is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts, offering stunning coastal walks and opportunities to observe seabirds such as gannets, puffins, and razorbills. The headland is also home to a historic lighthouse, which was built in the 19th century to guide ships safely through the treacherous waters surrounding the island.

In addition to its natural beauty, Tiumpan Head has cultural significance as well. The headland is located near the village of Portvoller, which has a rich history dating back to ancient times. Visitors to Tiumpan Head can explore the remains of ancient settlements and burial sites, providing a glimpse into the island's past.

Overall, Tiumpan Head is a must-visit destination for those seeking stunning coastal views, wildlife sightings, and a glimpse into the history of the Isle of Lewis.

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Tiumpan Head Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.260641/-6.1402601 or Grid Reference NB5737. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
The Pier at Port nan Giuran
The Pier at Port nan Giuran
Coastline below Cnoc Beag, Isle of Lewis Looking across Broad Bay/Loch a Tuath towards Bac and Griais.
Coastline below Cnoc Beag, Isle of Lewis
Looking across Broad Bay/Loch a Tuath towards Bac and Griais.
Looking across fields towards Cnoc Beag from the A866
Looking across fields towards Cnoc Beag from the A866
The small pier at Portnagnan
The small pier at Portnagnan
View west from Tiumpan Head
View west from Tiumpan Head
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Coast below Cnoc Beag, Isle of Lewis Looking towards Rubha Meadhonach, the northern tip of the Eye Peninsula/An Rubha.
Coast below Cnoc Beag, Isle of Lewis
Looking towards Rubha Meadhonach, the northern tip of the Eye Peninsula/An Rubha.
Small beach at Sinigeadh, Eye Peninsula
Small beach at Sinigeadh, Eye Peninsula
Roads around An Rubha
Roads around An Rubha
Roads around An Rubha Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Roads around An Rubha
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Coastline of An Rubhan
Coastline of An Rubhan
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Geocaching is a type of global treasure hunt of people looking for caches, or hidden stashes of objects. Geocaching may also be described as a series of hide-and-seek games, where hiders provide online clues for seekers. Seekers use global positioning system (GPS) devices to find hidden caches
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse Tiumpan Head is located at the far eastern end of Point in Lewis. The lighthouse located here marks the western limit of the Minch. Designed by David and Charles Stevenson, it was first lit in December 1900. Still an active lighthouse today, it was automated in 1985. It is a Category C listed building (LB19209 <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB19209" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://portal.historicenvironment.scot/designation/LB19209">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> Historic Environment Scotland).
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tiumpan Head is located at the far eastern end of Point in Lewis. The lighthouse located here marks the western limit of the Minch. Designed by David and Charles Stevenson, it was first lit in December 1900. Still an active lighthouse today, it was automated in 1985. It is a Category C listed building (LB19209 LinkExternal link Historic Environment Scotland).
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tigh-sholuis Rubh an t-Siumpain (Tiumpan Head Lighthouse) The lighthouse stands at the tip of the Eye Peninsula. It is 21 metres (69 feet) tall, and dates from 1900. It has been automated since 1985, and the buildings are now occupied by a kennels and cattery. The headland is named as Ceann an t-Siumpan on the 1:25,000 map, which seems rather odd.
Tigh-sholuis Rubh an t-Siumpain (Tiumpan Head Lighthouse)
The lighthouse stands at the tip of the Eye Peninsula. It is 21 metres (69 feet) tall, and dates from 1900. It has been automated since 1985, and the buildings are now occupied by a kennels and cattery. The headland is named as Ceann an t-Siumpan on the 1:25,000 map, which seems rather odd.
Fidigeadh If you use <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1525394">NB5737 : Stile and footpath sign at Tiumpan Head</a> and walk down a little way, this is the view that greets you.
Fidigeadh
If you use NB5737 : Stile and footpath sign at Tiumpan Head and walk down a little way, this is the view that greets you.
Dumping Ground One of the most striking changes in the Western Isles since I first visited them is that the heaps of rusting cars, machinery and other metal objects have mostly been removed from the countryside. However the long arm of the local authority has evidently failed to the reach the head of the geodha at Fidigeadh, which is disfigured by this motley collection of rusting barbed wire, car parts and pieces of wood.
Dumping Ground
One of the most striking changes in the Western Isles since I first visited them is that the heaps of rusting cars, machinery and other metal objects have mostly been removed from the countryside. However the long arm of the local authority has evidently failed to the reach the head of the geodha at Fidigeadh, which is disfigured by this motley collection of rusting barbed wire, car parts and pieces of wood.
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Tiumpan Head is located at Grid Ref: NB5737 (Lat: 58.260641, Lng: -6.1402601)

Unitary Authority: Na h-Eileanan an Iar

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

Also known as: Ceann an t-Sìumpain

What 3 Words

///brink.yappy.ankle. Near North Tolsta, Na h-Eileanan Siar

Nearby Locations

An Sgeir Aid Goitealar An Toll Dubh Bacaile Dhuilich Ceann an t-Sìumpain Geodha nan Crùbag

Related Wikis

Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Tiumpan Head Lighthouse

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Portnaguran

Portnaguran (Scottish Gaelic: Port nan Giùran) is a settlement situated within Point, on the Isle of Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Portnaguran...

Portvoller
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Taigh-solais Rubha an t-Siumpain
Alt Name Gd: Taigh-solais Rubha an Tiumpain
Man Made: lighthouse
Name En: Tiumpan Head Lighthouse
Name Gd: Taigh-solais Rubha an t-Siumpain
Operator: Northern Lighthouse Board
Seamark Light Character: Fl
Seamark Light Colour: white
Seamark Light Height: 21
Seamark Light Period: 15
Seamark Light Range: 25
Seamark Type: light_major
Wikidata: Q16901754
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Lat/Long: 58.2608789/-6.138778
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Rubha an t-Siumpain
Name En: Tiumpan Head
Name Gd: Rubha an t-Siumpain
Natural: cape
Lat/Long: 58.2613931/-6.1382882
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