Beaches · Scottish Islands
Sand of Cornquoy
Sand of Cornquoy is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Mark Crook — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sand of Cornquoy is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 58.8803°, -2.8327°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Sand of Cornquoy is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Known for its natural beauty, it offers a remote coastal experience typical of the region. The beach's distinctive landscape is characterised by its sandy shores and surrounding rugged terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8803, -2.8327
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n8325396912 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand of Cornquoy?
- Sand of Cornquoy is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SD).
- Is Sand of Cornquoy free to visit?
- Yes, Sand of Cornquoy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sand of Cornquoy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.