Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Lime
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Bay of Lime — bay on South Ronaldsay, 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 Lime is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay on South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8141°, -2.8976°.
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Place summary
The Bay of Lime is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic coastal views. The area is known for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife, making it a notable feature of the landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8141, -2.8976
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24640579 (CC0)
- commons: Head Bay - geograph.org.uk - 477713.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Nearby
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The wreck of the Irene
The wreck of the Irene — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
Lime Banks
Lime Banks — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Kirk Ness Mound
Kirk Ness Mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Kirk Ness Dyke and planticrub
Kirk Ness Dyke and planticrub — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Watermills · Scottish Islands
Gimps Watermill
Gimps Watermill is a watermill in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Kirk Geo - site of St Colm's Chapel
Kirk Geo - site of St Colm's Chapel — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Bay of Lime
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Lime?
- Bay of Lime is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TH).
- What is Bay of Lime?
- Bay of Lime — bay on South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bay of Lime?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TH.
- Is Bay of Lime free to visit?
- Yes, Bay of Lime is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bay of Lime?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TH. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.