Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Kirkwall
Bay of Kirkwall — 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 Kirkwall is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0040°, -2.9699°.
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Place summary
The Bay of Kirkwall is a coastal area located in the Scottish Islands, specifically in Orkney. This bay is notable for its natural harbour, which has historically served as a significant maritime hub.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0040, -2.9699
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1ZL
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24640143 (CC0)
- commons: Foreshore Bay of Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 172761.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Kirkwall?
- Bay of Kirkwall is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1ZL).
- Is Bay of Kirkwall free to visit?
- Yes, Bay of Kirkwall is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bay of Kirkwall?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1ZL. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.