Photograph Puffins at the Látrabjarg Cliffs

Örlygshafnarvegur, Iceland

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Distance

1 miles

Elevation Gain

400 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Kate B

This adventure affords you the opportunity to photograph puffins and see beautiful scenery.

There really is no set amount of walking distance, we just walked along the headland for as long as we felt (about a mile) and returned back the same way. You will have lots of opportunities to get some amazing close-up photos of puffins! I visited during July and so the sun goes down very late, but if you're up for it, stay because the lighting made for great photos. I have only been there in the summer so I am not quite sure what seasons you can go there, so be sure too look it up before you plan your visit! Puffins breed during the summer so you will have the best chance of seeing them then.

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