Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Loop of Crooie
Loop of Crooie — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Loop of Crooie 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
The Loop of Crooie is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This geological feature is characterised by its distinctive shape and rugged terrain, offering a striking example of the area's natural beauty. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which is typical of the region's diverse ecosystems. The site is accessible for those interested in outdoor activities and appreciating the unique topography of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1500, -3.2833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2LU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2643606 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Loop of Crooie?
- Loop of Crooie is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2LU).
- What is Loop of Crooie?
- Loop of Crooie — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Loop of Crooie?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2LU.
- How do I get to Loop of Crooie?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2LU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.