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Ness of Woodwick

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Ness of Woodwick

Tingwall: the day’s post heads for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre This Royal Mail van is reversing onto the ferry but will not actually be travelling. The mail will be unloaded from the van before it returns to dry land. When the ferry calls at Rousay, a van will be ready to pick up the island's post (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2534499">HY4327 : Rousay: post and milk arriving</a>), before the same thing happens on arrival at Wyre and Egilsay - although on a much smaller scale and with no need for a vehicle!
Tingwall: the day’s post heads for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre Credit: Chris Downer

Ness of Woodwick is a prominent coastal feature located on the island of Mainland in the Orkney archipelago, Scotland. Situated on the northwestern coast of the island, this headland extends into the Atlantic Ocean, forming a distinctive and picturesque point that attracts visitors from near and far.

The Ness of Woodwick is characterized by its rugged cliffs, rising up to approximately 60 meters (200 feet) above sea level. These cliffs offer breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding ocean and the neighboring islands. The headland is composed of layers of sedimentary rocks, showcasing the geological history of the region.

The coastal area around Ness of Woodwick is home to a diverse range of marine life, including seals, seabirds, and various fish species. It is not uncommon to spot seals basking on the rocks or observe seabirds nesting along the cliff edges, adding to the natural beauty and wildlife of the region.

Visitors to Ness of Woodwick can explore the headland by following a coastal path that winds along the cliffs, providing opportunities for hiking and enjoying the stunning scenery. The area is also popular among birdwatchers, who can observe species such as puffins, fulmars, and guillemots.

Overall, Ness of Woodwick is an enchanting coastal feature that offers a unique blend of natural beauty, geological interest, and wildlife observation. Its striking cliffs and captivating views make it a must-visit destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts visiting Orkney.

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Ness of Woodwick Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.10404/-3.0478659 or Grid Reference HY4024. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tingwall: the day’s post heads for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre This Royal Mail van is reversing onto the ferry but will not actually be travelling. The mail will be unloaded from the van before it returns to dry land. When the ferry calls at Rousay, a van will be ready to pick up the island's post (see <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2534499">HY4327 : Rousay: post and milk arriving</a>), before the same thing happens on arrival at Wyre and Egilsay - although on a much smaller scale and with no need for a vehicle!
Tingwall: the day’s post heads for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre
This Royal Mail van is reversing onto the ferry but will not actually be travelling. The mail will be unloaded from the van before it returns to dry land. When the ferry calls at Rousay, a van will be ready to pick up the island's post (see HY4327 : Rousay: post and milk arriving), before the same thing happens on arrival at Wyre and Egilsay - although on a much smaller scale and with no need for a vehicle!
Tingwall: postbox № KW17 81 A small postbox, emptied daily except Sunday at 11:30am. Rousay is the island in the background.
Tingwall: postbox № KW17 81
A small postbox, emptied daily except Sunday at 11:30am. Rousay is the island in the background.
Ferry terminal, Tingwall The departure point from Mainland for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. The dark hills of Rousay are on the left across the water, whilst the low green fields of Wyre are to the right, beyond the jetty.
Ferry terminal, Tingwall
The departure point from Mainland for Rousay, Egilsay and Wyre. The dark hills of Rousay are on the left across the water, whilst the low green fields of Wyre are to the right, beyond the jetty.
View of Gairsay, from the ferry terminal at Tingwall Gairsay was the home of Svein Asleiferson, one of the last of the great Vikings, whose exploits make up a large section of the Orkneyinga Saga.
View of Gairsay, from the ferry terminal at Tingwall
Gairsay was the home of Svein Asleiferson, one of the last of the great Vikings, whose exploits make up a large section of the Orkneyinga Saga.
Tingwall Harbour Mainly shellfish landed here.
Tingwall Harbour
Mainly shellfish landed here.
Betty's Reading Room Tingwall One thing better than to find honesty boxes for eggs and choc bars. That is a warm room full of books, deep armchairs and a wood-burning stove. Go to Tingwall and find this. Craig Mollison is in my picture Look here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21016889" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-21016889">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> See inside here <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508439">HY4022 : Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall</a>
Betty's Reading Room Tingwall
One thing better than to find honesty boxes for eggs and choc bars. That is a warm room full of books, deep armchairs and a wood-burning stove. Go to Tingwall and find this. Craig Mollison is in my picture Look here LinkExternal link See inside here HY4022 : Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall
Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall Once inside, once the door is closed, once the wonderment has worn off a bit, sit down and be proud of human kindness. Linked to this <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508431">HY4022 : Betty's Reading Room Tingwall</a>
Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall
Once inside, once the door is closed, once the wonderment has worn off a bit, sit down and be proud of human kindness. Linked to this HY4022 : Betty's Reading Room Tingwall
Tingwall Reading Cottage A surprising cottage, close to the road, yet hidden from the Ferry terminal. Inside awaits an experience worthy of a fair-tale book passage. See this - <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3508439">HY4022 : Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall</a> and come sometime Read more here <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://karendelange.co.uk/bettys-reading-room/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://karendelange.co.uk/bettys-reading-room/">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
Tingwall Reading Cottage
A surprising cottage, close to the road, yet hidden from the Ferry terminal. Inside awaits an experience worthy of a fair-tale book passage. See this - HY4022 : Inside Betty's Reading Room Tingwall and come sometime Read more here LinkExternal link
Harbour at Tingwell
Harbour at Tingwell
Tingwall harbour, Orkney Mainland We had just returned by ferry from Rousay to this harbour.
Tingwall harbour, Orkney Mainland
We had just returned by ferry from Rousay to this harbour.
Lobster pots and fish boxes, Tingwall harbour The harbour for the ferry to Rousay is also an active fishing harbour.
Lobster pots and fish boxes, Tingwall harbour
The harbour for the ferry to Rousay is also an active fishing harbour.
Betty's Reading Room Betty's Reading Room at Tingwall is well worth a look when waiting for the ferry with its weather forecasting stone.
Betty's Reading Room
Betty's Reading Room at Tingwall is well worth a look when waiting for the ferry with its weather forecasting stone.
Tingwall Weather Forecasting Stone Tingwall Weather Forecasting Stone is found on the side of Betty's Reading Room. Forecast - Condition. Stone is wet = Raining. Stone is dry = Not raining. Shadow on ground = Sunny. White on top = Snowing. Can't see stone = Foggy. Swinging stone = Windy. Stone gone = Jimmy Tulloch pinched it !!
Tingwall Weather Forecasting Stone
Tingwall Weather Forecasting Stone is found on the side of Betty's Reading Room. Forecast - Condition. Stone is wet = Raining. Stone is dry = Not raining. Shadow on ground = Sunny. White on top = Snowing. Can't see stone = Foggy. Swinging stone = Windy. Stone gone = Jimmy Tulloch pinched it !!
Tingwall Ferry Slipway Terminal for the car ferry over to the Isle of Rousay.
Tingwall Ferry Slipway
Terminal for the car ferry over to the Isle of Rousay.
Tingwall harbour
Tingwall harbour
Taing of Midgarth With the hills of Rousay in the distance.
Taing of Midgarth
With the hills of Rousay in the distance.
A gem of a cottage Betty's Reading Room, unlike its neighbouring cottages, has a weathertight roof. Inside you find a wood-burning stove, comfy settees and shelf upon shelf of books to read, to take away with you or to add to as you will. It does the soul good to find a place like this, that survives on the honesty and goodwill of its visitors. Craig Mollison and Jane Spiers from Orkney have created this unusual reading room in a once derelict workshop in Tingwall as a tribute and memorial to their friend Betty Prictor who died unexpectedly.
A gem of a cottage
Betty's Reading Room, unlike its neighbouring cottages, has a weathertight roof. Inside you find a wood-burning stove, comfy settees and shelf upon shelf of books to read, to take away with you or to add to as you will. It does the soul good to find a place like this, that survives on the honesty and goodwill of its visitors. Craig Mollison and Jane Spiers from Orkney have created this unusual reading room in a once derelict workshop in Tingwall as a tribute and memorial to their friend Betty Prictor who died unexpectedly.
Inside Betty's Reading Room A visitor making use of the reading room. It does the soul good to find a place like this, that survives on the honesty and goodwill of its visitors. Craig Mollison and Jane Spiers from Orkney created this unusual reading room in a once derelict workshop in Tingwall as a tribute and memorial to their friend Betty Prictor who died unexpectedly.
Inside Betty's Reading Room
A visitor making use of the reading room. It does the soul good to find a place like this, that survives on the honesty and goodwill of its visitors. Craig Mollison and Jane Spiers from Orkney created this unusual reading room in a once derelict workshop in Tingwall as a tribute and memorial to their friend Betty Prictor who died unexpectedly.
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Ness of Woodwick is located at Grid Ref: HY4024 (Lat: 59.10404, Lng: -3.0478659)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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