Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Backaskaill Bay
Backaskaill Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Adam Ward — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Backaskaill Bay is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Backaskaill Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features a scenic coastline, characterised by rugged cliffs and sandy shores. The bay is known for its natural beauty and offers opportunities for coastal exploration and wildlife observation. The surrounding area is typical of the remote Scottish island landscape, making it a notable spot for visitors interested in nature.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2333, -2.6167
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2656677 (CC BY 4.0)
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Hostels · 2.5 km
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Nearby
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Backaskaill Bay,Cross Parish Church
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Backaskaill, Broch
Backaskaill, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 4📷 5Piers · Scottish Islands
Kettletoft Pier, Sanday
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Broughtown
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Kettletoft Bay
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Where to eat & stay near Backaskaill Bay
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Eday Community Youth Hostel
Eday Community Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Papa Westray Hostel
Papa Westray Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Chalmersquoy Camping
Chalmersquoy Camping — a campsite in scotland islands.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Backaskaill Bay?
- Backaskaill Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BJ).
- What is Backaskaill Bay?
- Backaskaill Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Backaskaill Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BJ.
- How do I get to Backaskaill Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.