Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Cumminess Bay
In or near Stromness.
Cumminess Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
James Allan — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Cumminess Bay is a named natural feature in scotland islands, recorded in the GeoNames UK gazetteer. British landmarks of this type are typically marked on Ordnance Survey maps and recorded in the national gazetteer for cartographic and navigational reference. Coordinates and feature classification are sourced from the GeoNames open dataset.
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Place summary
Cumminess Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features dramatic coastal scenery and is characterised by its rugged cliffs and sandy shores. The bay is a notable spot for observing local wildlife and enjoying the natural beauty of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can engage in coastal walks and explore the area's unique geological formations.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9704, -3.2421
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3EY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153559 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
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The Cairns (Prehistoric Fort - possible)
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📷 5Vineyards · Scottish Islands
cairns 320m NW of Hall of Ireland
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📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cummi Howe Broch
Cummi Howe Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Cummi Howe Broch
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📷 3Historic houses · Scottish Islands
The old site of Vasmire
The old site of Vasmire — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Cumminess Bay
Places to stay
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📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Orcades Hostel
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cumminess Bay?
- Cumminess Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3EY).
- What is Cumminess Bay?
- Cumminess Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Cumminess Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3EY.
- How do I get to Cumminess Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3EY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.