Mountains & hills · Scottish Islands
Yinstay Bay
Yinstay Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Yinstay Bay is a named summit in the United Kingdom. Wikidata describes it as: "bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK". Coordinates: 58.9833°, -2.8333°.
Place summary
Yinstay Bay is a mountain located in the Scottish Islands, postcode KW17. It is notable for its rugged terrain and scenic coastal views, characteristic of the region's dramatic landscape.
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- Coordinates
- 58.9833, -2.8333
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2QS
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- wikidata: Q24636813 (CC0)
- commons: Taing of Rumbles - geograph.org.uk - 910665.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Fea Hill
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Loch of Tankerness
Reservoirs & lochs · 1.8 km
St Andrew's Burial-Ground, Hall of Tankerness
Historic churches · 2.1 km
Howie of the Manse, Broch
Archaeological sites · 2.1 km
Bay of Latherbare
Natural landmarks · 2.2 km
Ancilliary Building, Old St Andrews Manse, Tankerness
Palaces · 2.3 km
Former fishing station and curing building C19
Archaeological sites · 2.4 km
Hangie Bay
Natural landmarks · 2.4 km
Pier, Fishing Station, Hall of Tankerness, Tankerness
Piers · 2.4 km
Mainland, The Brough
Vineyards · 2.5 km
Tankerness Mill (19C watermill - overshot, grain)
Watermills · 2.5 km
Tankerness Mill - early C19 watermill, overshot,
Watermills · 2.5 km
Nearby
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Fea Hill
Fea Hill — mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 42 m.
📷 3Reservoirs & lochs · Scottish Islands
Loch of Tankerness
Loch of Tankerness in Orkney + Shetland, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · Scottish Islands
St Andrew's Burial-Ground, Hall of Tankerness
St Andrew's Burial-Ground, Hall of Tankerness — category B listed building-listed church in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Archaeological sites · Scottish Islands
Howie of the Manse, Broch
Howie of the Manse, Broch — a archaeological in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · Scottish Islands
Bay of Latherbare
Bay of Latherbare — a natural feature in scotland islands.
★ Iconic📷 3Palaces · Scottish Islands
Ancilliary Building, Old St Andrews Manse, Tankerness
Ancilliary Building, Old St Andrews Manse, Tankerness — palace in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Yinstay Bay
Places to stay
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Kirkwall Bay Touring Park
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📷 5Hostels · Scottish Islands
Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant
Lynnfield Hotel and Resturant — a hostel in scotland islands.
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📷 5Caravan parks · Scottish Islands
Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site
Deerness Community Centre Caravan and Camp Site — a caravan park in scotland islands.
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📷 5Hotels · Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Yinstay Bay?
- Yinstay Bay is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2QS).
- What is Yinstay Bay?
- Yinstay Bay — bay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
- How do I get to Yinstay Bay?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2QS.
- Is Yinstay Bay free to visit?
- Yes, Yinstay Bay is free to enter.
- How do I get to Yinstay Bay?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2QS. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.