Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Wass Wick
In or near Finstown.
Wass Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
Gordon Hatton — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Dog-friendly
About
Wass 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
Wass Wick is a natural landmark located in the Scottish Islands. It features striking coastal scenery, characterised by rugged cliffs and coastal flora. The area is known for its wildlife, offering opportunities for birdwatching and observing marine life. Visitors can explore the surrounding landscape, which showcases the natural beauty of the islands.
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- Coordinates
- 59.0833, -3.0167
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2HB
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- manual: geonames-2634707 (CC BY 4.0)
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Nearby
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Wass Wick Broch
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Wass Wick Broch
Wass Wick Broch — archaeological in scotland islands.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · Scottish Islands
Margaret Tait's former film studio
Margaret Tait's former film studio — a memorial in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
Hall of Rendall, settlement 275m NE of and St Thomas's Kirk
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Broch or Roundhouse
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📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Site of possible Viking house
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Where to eat & stay near Wass Wick
Places to stay
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Caravan and Motorhome Club site
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
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Places to eat & drink
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wass Wick?
- Wass Wick is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2HB).
- What is Wass Wick?
- Wass Wick — a natural feature in scotland islands.
- How do I get to Wass Wick?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2HB.
- How do I get to Wass Wick?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2HB. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.