Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Sand Wick
In or near St Margaret's Hope.
Sand Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Sand Wick 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
Sand Wick is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features distinctive coastal scenery, characterised by rugged cliffs and sandy shores. This area offers opportunities for wildlife observation and coastal walks, appealing to nature enthusiasts and those seeking tranquillity in a remote setting.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7833, -2.9833
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2RJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2638541 (CC BY 4.0)
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Historic houses · 1.0 km
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Where to eat & stay near Sand Wick
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sand Wick?
- Sand Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2RJ).
- What is Sand Wick?
- Sand Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Sand Wick?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2RJ.
- How do I get to Sand Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2RJ. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.