Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Echnaloch Bay
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Echnaloch Bay — 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
Echnaloch Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8597°, -2.9225°.
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Place summary
Echnaloch Bay is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Its distinctive landscape offers a rugged terrain typical of the region, characterised by dramatic views and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8597, -2.9225
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24645835 (CC0)
- commons: The Hope, Hunda - geograph.org.uk - 1314128.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Burray War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.4 km
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Historic churches · 2.4 km
Kyelittle Broch (possible)
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
East Broch of Burray
Archaeological sites · 2.6 km
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Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre
Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Fossil and Heritage Centre, shop and cafe
Fossil and Heritage Centre, shop and cafe — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Weddell Bay
Weddell Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Glimps Holm
Glimps Holm — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Places to stay
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Echnaloch Bay?
- Echnaloch Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SX).
- What is Echnaloch Bay?
- Echnaloch Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Echnaloch Bay?
- The nearest town is St Margaret's Hope. Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SX.
- Is Echnaloch Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Echnaloch Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Echnaloch Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SX. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.