Where to find us...
Far a bheil sinn...
LOCATION:
Loch Stiapabhat and Observatory is located opposite the turning into Lionel School and Spòrsnis in Lionel, North Lewis (see map to the right and directions below)
PARKING:
Parking is available at the junction opposite to the gated entrance to the reserve.
OPENING:
The observatory is open all year round (never locked)
For more info, tel: 01851 850 393 or
e-mail: office@uogltd.com
GETTING HERE:
Leave Stornoway heading towards Barvas, continue through Barvas north, following signs to the Butt of Lewis along the A857 (25.7 miles). Turn left onto Slighe Naomh Rònain/B8013, arrive at the parking bay for Loch Stiapabhat.
GETTING TO THE ISLE OF LEWIS:
Calmac (www.calmac.co.uk) operates ferries between Ullapool and Stornoway, Uig on Skye and Tarbert in Harris and between Leverburgh on Harris and Berneray/North Uist.
Loganair www.loganair.co.uk run direct flights from Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh, Barra and Benbecula to Stornoway airport.