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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)

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PARKING:

Parking is available at the junction opposite to the gated entrance to the reserve.

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OPENING:

The observatory is open all year round (never locked)
For more info, tel: 01851 850 393 or

e-mail: office@uogltd.com

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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.

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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.

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Loganair www.loganair.co.uk run direct flights from Glasgow, Inverness, Edinburgh, Barra and Benbecula to Stornoway airport.

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