Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
St Peter's Bay
St Peter's Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Derek Mayes — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
St Peter's Bay 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
St Peter's Bay is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. Known for its striking coastal scenery, the bay features rugged cliffs and sandy beaches. The area offers opportunities for wildlife observation and outdoor activities, attracting visitors seeking a natural environment. The surrounding landscape is characterised by its unique geological formations and rich biodiversity.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9246, -2.8021
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QG
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-11153566 (CC BY 4.0)
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Saint Peters Pool
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Eves Howe Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
Eves Howe Broch
Archaeological sites · 1.9 km
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is St Peter's Bay?
- St Peter's Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QG).
- What is St Peter's Bay?
- St Peter's Bay — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to St Peter's Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QG.
- How do I get to St Peter's Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QG. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.