Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Kirkwall
In or near Finstown.
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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Orkney Islands Council
Cemeteries · 1.8 km
Bay of Weyland
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Grain Earth House
Hill forts · 1.8 km
HMS Sparrowhawk Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Ayre Mill C19 tide saw mill then grain mill
Watermills · 2.0 km
Kirkwall Port
Marinas · 2.0 km
Kirkwall Old West Pier Lighthouse
Lighthouses · 2.1 km
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RNAS Hatston
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
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Orkney Islands Council
Orkney Islands Council in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bay of Kirkwall
Places to stay
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Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
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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).
- What is Bay of Kirkwall?
- Bay of Kirkwall — bay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bay of Kirkwall?
- The nearest town is Finstown. Drivers can use 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.