Islands · Scottish Islands
Muckle Skerry
In or near John o'Groats.
Muckle Skerry — largest of the Pentland Skerries that lie off the north coast of Scotland, uk.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
Muckle Skerry is an island located in the Scottish Islands, with coordinates 58.6886° N latitude and -2.9244° W longitude. There is no nearest railway station or postcode available for access. Entry to the island is free.
About
Muckle Skerry is a island in the United Kingdom. Part of Orkney Islands. Wikidata describes it as: "largest of the Pentland Skerries that lie off the north coast of Scotland, uk". Coordinates: 58.6886°, -2.9244°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Muckle Skerry is the largest of the Pentland Skerries, a group of uninhabited islets that lie off the north coast of Scotland in the Pentland Firth. It is home to the Pentland Skerries Lighthouse, in the north of the island. The skerry is approximately 1 km (0.6 mi) by 0.6 km (0.4 mi), with an area of 40 ha (100 acres). It is surrounded by low cliffs, with caves and geos. There is a small landing point in Scartan Bay, to the east, with a track to the lighthouse. There is also a small burial ground. Together with Swona, it forms the Pentland Firth Islands SSSI.
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- Coordinates
- 58.6886, -2.9244
- Address
- Muckle Skerry<br>Pentland Skerries<br>Orkney<br>Scotland<br>United Kingdom
Sources
- wikidata: Q2400160 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Muckle Skerry (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Muckle Skerry from the air - geograph.org.uk - 861336.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Muckle Skerry
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Flagship📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Muckle Skerry?
- Muckle Skerry is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom.
- What is Muckle Skerry?
- Muckle Skerry — largest of the Pentland Skerries that lie off the north coast of Scotland, uk.
- How do I get to Muckle Skerry?
- Its coordinates are 58.6886°, -2.9244°.
- Is Muckle Skerry free to visit?
- Yes, Muckle Skerry is free to enter.