Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Dam of Hoxa
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Dam of Hoxa — 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
Dam of Hoxa is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8298°, -2.9917°.
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Place summary
The Dam of Hoxa is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is notable for its remote location and natural beauty, contributing to the rugged landscape of the region.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8298, -2.9917
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2TW
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24649228 (CC0)
- commons: Houses, Lowertown, St Margaret's Hope - geograph.org.uk - 1075947.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby

Howe of Hoxa, Broch site
Archaeological sites · 0.3 km

Little Howe Of Hoxa Settlement
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km

Hoxa
Islands · 0.6 km

Dam of Hoxa
Natural landmarks · 0.6 km

The Wart
Archaeological sites · 0.6 km

Hoxa Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km

Hoxa Hill
Mountains & hills · 0.7 km

St Colm's Chapel
Archaeological sites · 0.7 km

Sands of Wright
Beaches · 0.8 km

Gill Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.2 km

Brough of Ontoft, site
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km

Hoxa Tapestry Gallery
Galleries · 1.6 km
Nearby
Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Howe of Hoxa, Broch site
Howe of Hoxa, Broch site — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Little Howe Of Hoxa Settlement
Little Howe Of Hoxa Settlement — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Dam of Hoxa
Dam of Hoxa — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
The Wart
The Wart — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Dam of Hoxa?
- Dam of Hoxa is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2TW).
- What is Dam of Hoxa?
- Dam of Hoxa — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Dam of Hoxa?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2TW.
- Is Dam of Hoxa free to visit?
- Yes, Dam of Hoxa is free to enter.
- How do I get to Dam of Hoxa?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2TW. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.