Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Ireland
In or near Stromness.
Bay of Ireland — bay on Mainland, 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
Bay of Ireland is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9607°, -3.2530°.
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Place summary
The Bay of Ireland is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW16. Notable for its rugged terrain and coastal views, it offers a unique landscape characteristic of the region. The area is an example of Scotland's dramatic natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9607, -3.2530
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3HA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24641704 (CC0)
- commons: Moon over Graemsay (13334694643).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Broch + Settlment (Iron Age)
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Burial ground (Medieval)
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Bu, Broch
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Bay of Navershaw
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Where to eat & stay near Bay of Ireland
Places to stay
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Point of Ness Campsite
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
The Stromness Hotel
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Ireland?
- Bay of Ireland is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3HA).
- What is Bay of Ireland?
- Bay of Ireland — bay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bay of Ireland?
- The nearest town is Stromness. Drivers can use postcode KW16 3HA.
- Is Bay of Ireland free to visit?
- Yes, Bay of Ireland is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bay of Ireland?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3HA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.