Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Bay of Meil
Bay of Meil — 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 Meil is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 59.0000°, -2.9000°.
Place summary
The Bay of Meil is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW15. It is characterised by its rugged terrain and scenic views, typical of the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0000, -2.9000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW15 1UF
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24639484 (CC0)
- commons: Holland - geograph.org.uk - 503026.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Bay of Meil?
- Bay of Meil is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW15 1UF).
- What is Bay of Meil?
- Bay of Meil — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Bay of Meil?
- Drivers can use postcode KW15 1UF.
- Is Bay of Meil free to visit?
- Yes, Bay of Meil is free to enter.
- How do I get to Bay of Meil?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW15 1UF. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.