Waulkmill Bay

Orkney Mainland | Kirkwall | Beach | ★★★

[Waulkmill Bay from near the car park]

It doesn't look like much at high water, but low tide reveals Waulkmill Bay to be a fabulous expanse of pristine sand overlooking Scapa Flow. Despite its huge size the beach has a secluded feel, hemmed in by steep ground on two sides and never crowded. Steep ground means a steep access path, but on a sunny day every downhill step (and uphill on the way back) is worth the effort.

[Waulkmill Bay]

📌 Waulkmill Bay ★★★
Location: Off minor road 5 miles southwest of Kirkwall, G.R.: HY 379064 ///relate.lifeguard.topical
Anything else? From the car park and toilets, the beach is a few hundred metres downhill on a good path with lots of steps.

[View over Scapa Flow from the path to the beach]

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