Beaches · Scottish Islands
Sand of Cornquoy
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Sand of Cornquoy is a beach in the United Kingdom.

Mark Crook — 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
Sand of Cornquoy is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 58.8803°, -2.8327°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Sand of Cornquoy is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. Known for its natural beauty, it offers a remote coastal experience typical of the region. The beach's distinctive landscape is characterised by its sandy shores and surrounding rugged terrain.
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- Coordinates
- 58.8803, -2.8327
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2SD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n8325396912 (ODbL)
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Archaeological sites · 0.6 km

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Castles · 1.1 km

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Historic churches · 1.5 km

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Ward of Paplay (mound and cairn/pillar)
Burial mounds & barrows · 1.8 km

Clivie Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.9 km
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Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Cornquoy
Bay of Cornquoy — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
North Cairn (Chambered, Neolithic - possible)
North Cairn (Chambered, Neolithic - possible) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
North Cairn (Chambered, Neolithic - possible)
North Cairn (Chambered, Neolithic - possible) — archaeological in scotland islands.
Burial mounds & barrows · Scottish Islands
Long Cairn (Neolithic)
Long Cairn (Neolithic) — a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Start of Roseness walk (Orkney.com)
Start of Roseness walk (Orkney.com) — a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Lighthouses · Scottish Islands
Rose Ness Lighthouse, Orkney
Rose Ness Lighthouse, Orkney — architectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Sand of Cornquoy
Places to stay
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand of Cornquoy?
- Sand of Cornquoy is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2SD).
- What is Sand of Cornquoy?
- Sand of Cornquoy is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sand of Cornquoy?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2SD.
- Is Sand of Cornquoy free to visit?
- Yes, Sand of Cornquoy is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sand of Cornquoy?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2SD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.