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The Great Britain Guide

Lakes · Scottish Islands

Loch of Kirbister

In or near Finstown.

Loch of Kirbister — a lake in scotland islands.

Skaith from the A964 - geograph.org.uk - 7443993

Eirian Evans — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h

About

A British lake — freshwater body formed by glaciation, fluvial action or, where adjacent to populated areas, by deliberate damming.

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Place summary

Loch of Kirbister is a lake located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its natural beauty and ecological significance. The area surrounding the loch offers opportunities for wildlife observation and leisurely walks. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, typical of the remote Scottish landscape.

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Coordinates
58.9500, -3.0833
Postcode
KW17 2RA
Parliamentary constituency
Orkney and Shetland

Sources

Other places nearby

Nearby

The Pier on Kirbister Loch - geograph.org.uk - 2310175📷 3

Piers · Scottish Islands

Loch of Kirbister

Loch of Kirbister in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

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Kirbister Mill (Old water mill)📷 3

Watermills · Scottish Islands

Kirbister Mill (Old water mill)

Kirbister Mill (Old water mill) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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Alien arrival, edge of daylight - geograph.org.uk - 4752349📷 5

Watermills · Scottish Islands

Kirbister Mill

Kirbister Mill — category B listed building-listed watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Kirbister Meal Mill - geograph.org.uk - 2310196📷 3

Watermills · Scottish Islands

Kirbister Mill, watermill, overshot, meal (18th century)

Kirbister Mill, watermill, overshot, meal (18th century) is a watermill in the United Kingdom.

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Sunset over Waulkmill Bay, from Hobbister Hill - geograph.org.uk - 3350601📷 5

Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands

Hobbister Hill

Hobbister Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 68 m.

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Dyke end and Swanbister Bay - geograph.org.uk - 2292573📷 3

Historic houses · Scottish Islands

Smoogro WWII HAA gun battery

Smoogro WWII HAA gun battery — a historic house in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Loch of Kirbister

Places to stay

John G Corse, funeral directors - geograph.org.uk - 7443648📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Kirkwall Youth Hostel

Kirkwall Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands. Brand: Hostelling Scotland.

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Housing on the edge of Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 7458844📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Orcades Hostel

Orcades Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.

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Housing on the edge of Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 7458844📷 5

Caravan parks · Scottish Islands

Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre

Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre — a caravan park in scotland islands.

Victoria Street, Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 4551135📷 7

Hotels · Scottish Islands

Orkney Hotel

Orkney Hotel — a hotel in scotland islands.

Across the roofs of Kirkwall - geograph.org.uk - 2633377📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant

Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant — a hostel in scotland islands.

Kirkwall harbour - geograph.org.uk - 4551139📷 5

Hostels · Scottish Islands

Peedie Hostel

Peedie Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.

Places to eat & drink

Fence post and valve markers, Velzian - geograph.org.uk - 6868186📷 4

Historic pubs · Scottish Islands

Dounby

Dounby in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.

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Cyclist on the track above Gleann Stulidail - geograph.org.uk - 2467412📷 5

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Line of former dyke, Druim na Lige, Isle of Lewis - geograph.org.uk - 5451602📷 5

Lakes · Scottish Islands

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Loch Trealaval — a lake in scotland highlands.

Loch an Tuim - geograph.org.uk - 3493147📷 5

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Loch Thoma Dubha — a lake in scotland highlands.

The valley between Beannan a' Tuath and Beannan a' Deas - geograph.org.uk - 7737893📷 5

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Loch of Kirbister?
Loch of Kirbister is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RA).
What is Loch of Kirbister?
Loch of Kirbister — a lake in scotland islands.
How do I get to Loch of Kirbister?
Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RA.
How do I get to Loch of Kirbister?
Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.