Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Orphir Bay
In or near Stromness.
Orphir Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Orphir Bay 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
Orphir Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. This bay is characterised by its rugged coastline and scenic views. It offers opportunities for walking and observing local wildlife in a tranquil setting. The surrounding area features a mix of natural landscapes, typical of the region's coastal geography.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9181, -3.1562
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153552 (CC BY 4.0)
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Earl's Bu - Horizontal Mill (Norse), Settlement (Norse)
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📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Round Kirk, Orphir
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📷 3Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Nicholas's Church (ruins) aka Orkney Round Church C12
St Nicholas's Church (ruins) aka Orkney Round Church C12 — a church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · Scottish Islands
Orkneyinga Saga Centre
Orkneyinga Saga Centre — a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Watermills · Scottish Islands
Norse Water Mill
Norse Water Mill — a watermill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Site of tumulus (Lavacroon)
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Where to eat & stay near Orphir Bay
Places to stay
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📷 7Hotels · Scottish Islands
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Kirkwall Youth Hostel
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Orphir Bay?
- Orphir Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RD).
- What is Orphir Bay?
- Orphir Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Orphir Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RD.
- How do I get to Orphir Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.