Holm of Papa Westray Chambered Cairn
Opening times and prices
Holm of Papa Westray Chambered Cairn is free to visit and is open year-round. There are limited torches available for use when you visit.
Accessibility
Visitors enter via the cairn’s reconstructed roof using a vertical ladder.
Strong footwear is recommended.
How to get here
Holm of Papa Westray is reached by private boat hire from Papa Westray. For more information contact the Papay Development Trust or email papayranger@gmail.com.
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Address
On the island of Holm of Papa Westray
Orkney
National Grid reference:
HY 509 518
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