Beaches in Stromness, Orkney Islands
- Stromness beaches map
- The beaches:
- Warebeth
- Sandside Beach
- Bay of Skaill
The beach guide has 3 beaches listed in and around the town of Stromness. We have arranged these beaches in order of closest to the town first (distance in brackets).
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Warebeth Beach (1.4 miles)
Warbeth beach will reward visitors with a lovely stretch of curving sand backed by the green fields of Mainland Orkney. Overlooking the Sound of Hoy the views across the water to the mountainous profile of Hoy are quite stunning.
The name of the beach comes from an old Scottish word for seaweed - wair or ware.…
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Sandside Beach (2.4 miles)
Crescent of sand with views of Sandside House and Hoy High Lighthouse beyond
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Bay of Skaill (6.2 miles)
This long white sand beach is set in a wide horseshoe-shaped bay on the exposed west coast of Orkney. Despite its remote location it is one of the most popular beaches in the islands. Frequented by both locals and visitors it's also a great spot for dogs.
Bay of Skaill is also one of the best…
