Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Peat Bay
Peat Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
David Medcalf — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Peat 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
Peat Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. Known for its rugged coastline and scenic views, it serves as a notable example of the area's natural beauty. The bay is characterised by its peat-rich landscape, which contributes to the local ecology. Visitors can expect a tranquil environment, ideal for walking and appreciating the surrounding nature.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8521, -3.1764
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3NR
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2640535 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Peat Bay?
- Peat Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3NR).
- What is Peat Bay?
- Peat Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Peat Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3NR.
- How do I get to Peat Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3NR. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.