Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Linton
Bay of Linton — 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
Bay of Linton is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0481°, -2.8164°.
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From the Wikipedia article
The Bay of Linton is a bay on the east coast on the island of Shapinsay in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. To the north of Linton Bay are the headlands of Ness of Ork, and to the south is The Foot. The ancient monument the Broch of Burroughston is slightly north of Linton Bay.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0481, -2.8164
Sources
- wikidata: Q6554894 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Bay of Linton (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Bay of Linton, Shapinsay, Orkney Islands.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Linton Chapel
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Mor Styne (Prehistoric standing stone)
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Archaeological sites · 1.6 km
Castle Bloody
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Hillock Quoys
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Nettle Geo
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
Shapinsay
Islands · 2.4 km
Lairo Water
Natural landmarks · 2.5 km
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Bay of Crook
Bay of Crook — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Linton Chapel
Linton Chapel — architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Linton Chapel and burial ground
Linton Chapel and burial ground — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Kirkhill farmstead (remains)
Kirkhill farmstead (remains) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Stone circles · Scottish Islands
Mor Styne (Prehistoric standing stone)
Mor Styne (Prehistoric standing stone) — a stone circle in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Mor Stein
Mor Stein in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
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Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Linton?
- Bay of Linton is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Bay of Linton?
- Bay of Linton — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bay of Linton?
- Its coordinates are 59.0481°, -2.8164°.
- Is Bay of Linton free to visit?
- Yes, Bay of Linton is free to enter.