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3About Lyth
Lyth is a small Highland settlement near Wick in Caithness, reached via the A99 from the main A9 trunk road. It's a convenient stop on the North Coast 500 route, with Wick John O'Groats Airport nearby and about 11 fast EV charging points in the area. The name derives from Old Norse "hlið" meaning hillside, echoing the region's Viking past.
Where is Lyth on the map?
Lyth is in Scotland, at 58.552, -3.241 - about 8 km east of Bowermadden.
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What is the closest airport to Lyth?
The closest airport to Lyth is Wick John O'Groats Airport, 17 km (about 23 min by car). Other airports nearby: Kirkwall Airport.