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South Walls
South Walls — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 4 h–12 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
South Walls is a island in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.7900°, -3.1800°.
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From the Wikipedia article
South Walls, often referred to as Walls, is an island in Orkney, Scotland. It is connected to the island of Hoy, and to the district of North Walls, by a causeway known as The Ayre. Its largest settlement is Longhope, which lies on a long natural harbour of the same name. Both North and South Walls belong to the civil parish of Walls and Flotta. South Walls is a popular stopping off place for barnacle geese.
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Background
History
, one of a pair on either side of Longhope bay, built in 1813-14 The towers were rearmed for World War I. Hackness Martello Tower and Battery is in the care of Historic Environment Scotland. Cantick Head is well known for its lighthouse designed and built by David and Thomas Stevenson and first lit in July 1858 and automated in 1991. In 1912, the Ayre causeway was built between Hoy and South Walls, permanently connecting the two islands. South Walls has substantial remains from the Second World War, when Scapa Flow was used as a Royal Navy base.
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- Coordinates
- 58.7900, -3.1800
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW16 3PA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q3555977 (CC0)
- wikipedia: South Walls (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: A western view of the Cantick Head lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 955911.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Parish Church Of St Columba, Longhope, Hoy
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Green Hill Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
Green Hill Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.3 km
YMCA Longhope
Hostels · 1.3 km
Longhope Lifeboat Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.5 km
Longhope
Islands · 1.5 km
Moodie Mausoleum
Follies · 1.5 km
War Memorial, South Walls, Longhope, Hoy
Memorials & monuments · 1.9 km
Green Hill of Scarton, Settlement
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Longhope Lifeboat Station
Islands · 1.9 km
Green Hill of Hestigeo Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
Green Hill of Hestigeo Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.0 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is South Walls?
- South Walls is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW16 3PA).
- What is South Walls?
- South Walls — island of the Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to South Walls?
- Drivers can use postcode KW16 3PA.
- Is South Walls free to visit?
- Yes, South Walls is free to enter.
- How do I get to South Walls?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW16 3PA. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.