Beaches · Scottish Islands
Cata Sand
Cata Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Cata Sand is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 59.2524°, -2.5157°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Cata Sand is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is known for its scenic views and natural beauty, offering a tranquil environment typical of the region's coastal landscapes.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2524, -2.5157
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2BW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n12588640573 (ODbL)
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Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Sanday War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.0 km
Bay of Newark
Natural landmarks · 2.3 km
The Clogg
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Archaeological sites · 2.8 km
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Archaeological sites · 2.8 km
Sty Wick
Natural landmarks · 2.9 km
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Islands · 2.9 km
Little Sea
Natural landmarks · 2.9 km
Nearby
📷 3Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Tresness
Tresness — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Islands · Scottish Islands
East Sanday Coast
East Sanday Coast in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Sanday Heritage Centre
Sanday Heritage Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Meur Burnt Mound
Meur Burnt Mound — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Sanday War Memorial
Sanday War Memorial — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Newark
Bay of Newark — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Cata Sand
Places to stay
📷 5📷 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.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Papa Westray Hostel
Papa Westray Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cata Sand?
- Cata Sand is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2BW).
- What is Cata Sand?
- Cata Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Cata Sand?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2BW.
- Is Cata Sand free to visit?
- Yes, Cata Sand is free to enter.
- How do I get to Cata Sand?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2BW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.