Remote northern isle with the oldest standing stone houses in northern Europe dating from 3500BC, featuring dramatic RSPB seabird reserves with puffins and rare Scottish primrose. Compact and vibrant with just four miles of gentle coastal scenery, accessible via the world's shortest scheduled flight or ferry. Beautiful azure waters and sandy beaches perfect for coastal walks, plus fascinating ancient sites and friendly island hospitality.
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Restaurants near Papa Westray(15)
Northern Delights Tearoom
Jacks Chippy
Saintear
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Hotels near Papa Westray(18)
Pierowall Hotel
Chalmersquoy
No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast
The Reid Hall
Things to Do near Papa Westray(16)
Quoygrew settlement
Natural Arch
Bay of Swartmill Beach Car Park & Picnic Area
Historic Scotland
Restaurants near Papa Westray(15)
Northern Delights Tearoom
Jacks Chippy
Saintear
Saintear
Hotels near Papa Westray(18)
Pierowall Hotel
Chalmersquoy
No 1 Broughton Bed & Breakfast
The Reid Hall
Things to Do near Papa Westray(16)
Quoygrew settlement
Natural Arch
Bay of Swartmill Beach Car Park & Picnic Area
Historic Scotland
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About Papa Westray (EGEP)
Papa Westray (EGEP) is a general aviation airfield located in Orkney Islands Council., United Kingdom. The airfield sits at an elevation of 92 feet. It has 6 runways: 03 527m (graded hardcore), 21 527m (graded hardcore), 06 293m (grass+graded hardcore), 24 293m (grass+graded hardcore), 17 406m (grass), 35 406m (grass).
Remote northern isle with the oldest standing stone houses in northern Europe dating from 3500BC, featuring dramatic RSPB seabird reserves with puffins and rare Scottish primrose. Compact and vibrant with just four miles of gentle coastal scenery, accessible via the world's shortest scheduled flight or ferry. Beautiful azure waters and sandy beaches perfect for coastal walks, plus fascinating ancient sites and friendly island hospitality.
Pilots flying into Papa Westray will find plenty to do nearby. There are 15 restaurants within reach, with Northern Delights Tearoom just a 23-minute walk from the airfield. 18 hotels nearby provide accommodation options from 10.7km away. 16 attractions and things to do are within easy reach.
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