Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Skel Wick
Skel Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Claire Pegrum — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Skel 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
Skel Wick is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It is known for its rugged coastal scenery and dramatic cliffs. The area offers a unique environment for observing local wildlife and the natural landscape, typical of the region's remote coastal geography. Visitors can expect a tranquil setting, ideal for exploration and appreciation of the stark beauty of the Scottish coastline.
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- Coordinates
- 59.3000, -2.9000
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2DD
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637744 (CC BY 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Skel Wick?
- Skel Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2DD).
- What is Skel Wick?
- Skel Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Skel Wick?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2DD.
- How do I get to Skel Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2DD. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.