Islands · Scottish Islands
Glimps Holm
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Glimps Holm — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Glimps Holm is located in the Orkney Islands, with the postcode KW17 2SY. Entry is free. The island is remote and does not have a nearby railway station.
About
Glimps Holm is a island in the United Kingdom. It covers approximately 1 km². Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8750°, -2.9200°.
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Summary from the official site
Glimps Holm is associated with Ordnance Survey, which maintains the National Map of Britain, featuring over 600 million landscape features. Visitors can explore advanced mapping data and access various resources for navigation and outdoor activities.
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From the Wikipedia article
Glimps Holm or Glims Holm is a small uninhabited islet in Orkney, Scotland. It lies in Holm Sound, one of the eastern entrances to Scapa Flow, between Mainland Orkney and the island of Burray. Nearby is Lamb Holm. The two are linked by Churchill Barrier No. 2, one of a series of causeways built during World War II to protect Scapa Flow from U-boats. Barrier No. 3 links Glimps Holm to Burray.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8750, -2.9200
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
- Official site
- www.ordnancesurvey.co.uk
Sources
- wikidata: Q2608688 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Glimps Holm (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Unnamed Burn, Glimps Holm - geograph.org.uk - 1071539.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Weddell Bay
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
A961 road
Harbours & ports · 1.3 km
Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray
Archaeological sites · 1.4 km
St Mary's Bay
Natural landmarks · 1.6 km
Echnaloch Bay
Mountains & hills · 1.7 km
Bay of Sandber
Natural landmarks · 1.7 km
East Broch of Burray
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
East Broch of Burray
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Orkney Fossil and Vintage Centre
Museums · 2.0 km
Fossil and Heritage Centre, shop and cafe
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Lamb Holm,settlement 450m WSW of Italian Chapel
Vineyards · 2.0 km
Bay of Ayre
Natural landmarks · 2.0 km
Nearby
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Weddell Bay
Weddell Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray
Ayresdale Broch aka West Broch of Burray — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
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St Mary's Bay
St Mary's Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Echnaloch Bay
Echnaloch Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Bay of Sandber
Bay of Sandber — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Where to eat & stay near Glimps Holm
Places to stay
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Glimps Holm?
- Glimps Holm is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SY).
- What is Glimps Holm?
- Glimps Holm — island in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Glimps Holm?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SY.
- Is Glimps Holm free to visit?
- Yes, Glimps Holm is free to enter.
- How do I get to Glimps Holm?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SY. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.