Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Yinstay Bay
Yinstay 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
Yinstay Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9833°, -2.8333°.
Place summary
Yinstay Bay is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic coastal views, characteristic of the region's dramatic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9833, -2.8333
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24636813 (CC0)
- commons: Taing of Rumbles - geograph.org.uk - 910665.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yinstay Bay?
- Yinstay Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QS).
- Is Yinstay Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Yinstay Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yinstay Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.