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Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Bay of Meil

Free admission🐾 Dog-friendly

Bay of Meil — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.

Bay of Meil, mountains & hills in Scottish Islands

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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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
59.0000, -2.9000
Postcode
KW15 1UF
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

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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.