Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Inganess Bay
Inganess Bay — bay in Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom.

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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
Inganess Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom". Coordinates: 58.9711°, -2.8967°.
Place summary
Inganess Bay is a coastal area located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. This bay is characterised by its scenic views and natural beauty, typical of the region's rugged coastline. It provides a tranquil setting, popular with nature enthusiasts and those seeking outdoor activities.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9711, -2.8967
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q1662733 (CC0)
- commons: The Long Ayre - geograph.org.uk - 234745.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Inganess Bay?
- Inganess Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QR).
- What is Inganess Bay?
- Inganess Bay — bay in Mainland, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Inganess Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QR.
- Is Inganess Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Inganess Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Inganess Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.