Beaches · Scottish Islands
Sands of Green
Sands of Green is a beach in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Summer (Jun–Aug)
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Sands of Green is a named beach on the United Kingdom coastline. Coordinates: 59.1454°, -2.7561°. This entry is part of The Great Britain Guide, a free, ad-free, open-data tourist directory.
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Place summary
Sands of Green is a beach located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. This coastal area is known for its natural beauty and tranquil environment, offering a peaceful retreat amidst the rugged landscape of Scotland's islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.1454, -2.7561
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: n8745987024 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Stackel Brae
Archaeological sites · 0.4 km
standing stone 130m SW of Southside
Windmills · 0.7 km
Bay of Greentoft
Natural landmarks · 0.8 km
Hannah's Kirk
Archaeological sites · 1.2 km
Backaland
Islands · 1.3 km
Knol of Merrigarth
Archaeological sites · 1.5 km
Ward Hill
Mountains & hills · 1.9 km
Whitemaw Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Leeniesdale Hill
Mountains & hills · 2.7 km
Chapel Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.1 km
Flaughton Hill
Mountains & hills · 3.3 km
The Manse, chambered cairn and church 330m WNW of, Eday
Historic churches · 3.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Stackel Brae
Stackel Brae — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Windmills · Scottish Islands
standing stone 130m SW of Southside
standing stone 130m SW of Southside — a post mill in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Greentoft
Bay of Greentoft — a natural feature in scotland islands.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Hannah's Kirk
Hannah's Kirk — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Knol of Merrigarth
Knol of Merrigarth — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Sands of Green
Places to stay
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Eday Community Youth Hostel
Eday Community Youth Hostel — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite — a hostel in scotland islands.
📷 5Campsites · Scottish Islands
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite
Ayres Rock Hostel & Campsite — a campsite in scotland islands.
📷 5
📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle — a hotel in scotland islands.
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An Tràigh-lochain
An Tràigh-lochain is a beach in the United Kingdom.
📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sands of Green?
- Sands of Green is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2AA).
- What is Sands of Green?
- Sands of Green is a beach in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sands of Green?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2AA.
- Is Sands of Green free to visit?
- Yes, Sands of Green is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sands of Green?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2AA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.