Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Barth Wick
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Barth Wick — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Barth Wick is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.7620°, -2.9823°.
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Place summary
Barth Wick is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is notable for its rugged terrain and natural beauty, characteristic of the region's landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7620, -2.9823
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24657076 (CC0)
- commons: From Tainga looking towards Shortie Geo - geograph.org.uk - 1498034.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Castles · 2.2 km
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Where to eat & stay near Barth Wick
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Barth Wick?
- Barth Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RN).
- What is Barth Wick?
- Barth Wick — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Barth Wick?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RN.
- Is Barth Wick free to visit?
- Yes, Barth Wick is free to enter.
- How do I get to Barth Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RN. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.