Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Kirk Bay
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Kirk Bay — 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
Kirk Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.8161°, -3.0981°.
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Place summary
Kirk Bay is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW16. It is known for its rugged terrain and scenic views, typical of the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8161, -3.0981
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24640118 (CC0)
- commons: Kirk Bay on Flotta. - geograph.org.uk - 529957.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Flotta War Memorial
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Flotta Heritage Centre / Museum
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Kirk Bay?
- Kirk Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NP).
- What is Kirk Bay?
- Kirk Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Kirk Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NP.
- Is Kirk Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Kirk Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Kirk Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NP. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.