Holm of Papa Westray Chambered Cairn

  • On the island of Holm of Papa Westray, Orkney

 

Getting here

On the island of Holm of Papa Westray.

Grid reference - HY 509 518.

Reached by private boat hire from Papa Westray. For more information call the Papay Development Trust on 07931 235 213 or email papayranger@gmail.com

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Open year-round.

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