Beaches · Scottish Islands
Mae Sand
Mae Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
Nicholas Mutton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Mae Sand is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 59.2673°, -2.9774°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Mae Sand is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is characterised by its sandy shoreline and coastal scenery, typical of the region's natural landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 59.2673, -2.9774
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: w1160884693 (ODbL)
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Cairns
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Skea
Knowe of Skea — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe of Skea
Knowe of Skea — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe o'Burristae (Broch)
Knowe o'Burristae (Broch) — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knowe o'Burristae (Broch)
Knowe o'Burristae (Broch) — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Westside Church
Westside Church — 12th-century church building, now ruinous, on Westray, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Mae Sand
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Chalmersquoy Camping
Chalmersquoy Camping — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Mount Pleasant Caravans
Mount Pleasant Caravans — a caravan park in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Papa Westray Hostel
Papa Westray Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Eday Community Youth Hostel
Eday Community Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
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📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Mae Sand?
- Mae Sand is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DR).
- What is Mae Sand?
- Mae Sand is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Mae Sand?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DR.
- Is Mae Sand free to visit?
- Yes, Mae Sand is free to enter.
- How do I get to Mae Sand?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.