Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Hangie Bay
Hangie 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
Hangie 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
Hangie Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views, typical of the region's striking geography. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for coastal walks and wildlife observation. The bay's remote setting offers a chance to experience the natural beauty and solitude of the Scottish landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9771, -2.7927
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153565 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Hangie Bay?
- Hangie Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QS).
- What is Hangie Bay?
- Hangie Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Hangie Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QS.
- How do I get to Hangie Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.