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Kirk Hope

Bay in Orkney

Scotland

Kirk Hope

Cantick Head Lighthouse from the Orkney Ferry Passing the lighthouse at Cantick Head. Now like all of them around our coast it is fully automated.
Cantick Head Lighthouse from the Orkney Ferry Credit: Malcolm Neal

Kirk Hope, Orkney (Bay) is a small coastal village located on the east coast of the Orkney Islands in Scotland. Situated on the mainland of Orkney, this picturesque village overlooks the beautiful Kirk Bay, offering stunning views of the North Sea.

With a population of around 200 residents, Kirk Hope is known for its tranquility and natural beauty. The village is surrounded by rolling green hills, rugged cliffs, and sandy beaches, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and outdoor activities.

Despite its small size, Kirk Hope has a rich history. The village is home to the prominent St. Mary's Kirk, a 12th-century church that stands as a testament to the area's religious significance throughout the centuries. Visitors can explore the church and its well-preserved architectural features.

Kirk Hope also offers a range of amenities to cater to the needs of both locals and tourists. The village has a small convenience store where visitors can purchase essential items, as well as a cozy café serving delicious homemade treats.

For those seeking adventure, Kirk Hope provides ample opportunities for hiking, birdwatching, and exploring the surrounding coastal areas. The nearby Brough of Deerness, a small uninhabited island, is a popular attraction for its ancient ruins and breathtaking views.

Overall, Kirk Hope, Orkney (Bay) is a charming and peaceful village that showcases the natural beauty and rich history of the Orkney Islands. It is a place where visitors can unwind, immerse themselves in nature, and experience the unique atmosphere of this remote corner of Scotland.

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Cantick Head Lighthouse from the Orkney Ferry Passing the lighthouse at Cantick Head. Now like all of them around our coast it is fully automated.
Cantick Head Lighthouse from the Orkney Ferry
Passing the lighthouse at Cantick Head. Now like all of them around our coast it is fully automated.
South Walls (Hoy) - Moodie family Mausoleum at Osmondwall
South Walls (Hoy) - Moodie family Mausoleum at Osmondwall
South Walls (Hoy) - Cantick Head lighthouse in fog Unfortunately a day when the fog was reluctant to lift.
South Walls (Hoy) - Cantick Head lighthouse in fog
Unfortunately a day when the fog was reluctant to lift.
South Walls (Hoy) - Western of two gloups at Lang Geo
South Walls (Hoy) - Western of two gloups at Lang Geo
Cantic Head lighthouse Seen from a distance of around 4.5km from the deck of the Alfred en route for Gills Bay.
Cantic Head lighthouse
Seen from a distance of around 4.5km from the deck of the Alfred en route for Gills Bay.
Cantick Head lighthouse, South Walls, from the sea Taken from about ND 3083
Cantick Head lighthouse, South Walls, from the sea
Taken from about ND 3083
Cantick Head lighthouse Marks the south east corner of South Walls
Cantick Head lighthouse
Marks the south east corner of South Walls
South Walls: postbox № KW17 48 A Victorian postbox set into a marvellous stone wall of a house towards the east of the island. It is emptied at 7:45 six days a week, like most of the boxes on the island. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls: postbox № KW17 48
A Victorian postbox set into a marvellous stone wall of a house towards the east of the island. It is emptied at 7:45 six days a week, like most of the boxes on the island. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
South Walls: view towards Switha from Cantick Head A view across the water from by the lighthouse. Switha is the island to right of centre.
South Walls: view towards Switha from Cantick Head
A view across the water from by the lighthouse. Switha is the island to right of centre.
South Walls: Cantick Head lighthouse Looking over the wall of the premises towards the tower. The lighthouse is now private and used as self-catering accommodation.
South Walls: Cantick Head lighthouse
Looking over the wall of the premises towards the tower. The lighthouse is now private and used as self-catering accommodation.
South Walls: the road approaches Cantick Head Looking back from the lighthouse down the road which hugs the northern and then eastern edge of the peninsula, seen here on its very last stretch. The beacon at Ruff of Cantick can be seen to the right.
South Walls: the road approaches Cantick Head
Looking back from the lighthouse down the road which hugs the northern and then eastern edge of the peninsula, seen here on its very last stretch. The beacon at Ruff of Cantick can be seen to the right.
South Walls: Cantick Head lighthouse from the north Looking across the eastern extremity of the peninsula towards the lighthouse, which is now self-catering accommodation.
South Walls: Cantick Head lighthouse from the north
Looking across the eastern extremity of the peninsula towards the lighthouse, which is now self-catering accommodation.
South Walls: beacon at Ruff of Cantick A navigational aid at the eastern tip of South Walls. The island whose whole witdth is seen in the background is Switha.
South Walls: beacon at Ruff of Cantick
A navigational aid at the eastern tip of South Walls. The island whose whole witdth is seen in the background is Switha.
South Walls: across Kirk Hope from Cantick Head Looking oust across the water from the northern edge of Cantick Head. The prominent wind turbine is on the island of Flotta.
South Walls: across Kirk Hope from Cantick Head
Looking oust across the water from the northern edge of Cantick Head. The prominent wind turbine is on the island of Flotta.
South Walls: burial ground near Cantick Head Looking across the head of Kirk Hope towards a burial ground and its small chapel.
South Walls: burial ground near Cantick Head
Looking across the head of Kirk Hope towards a burial ground and its small chapel.
Entrance to Scapa Flow, from Cantick Head Straight ahead, the island of Switha, and beyond it South Ronaldsay. The Pentland Firth, into which Scapa Flow merges at this point, has a notorious tide-race even on a still day and in bad weather is extremely dangerous; standing on Cantick Head one can watch the water churning and "boiling", as can be seen here.
Entrance to Scapa Flow, from Cantick Head
Straight ahead, the island of Switha, and beyond it South Ronaldsay. The Pentland Firth, into which Scapa Flow merges at this point, has a notorious tide-race even on a still day and in bad weather is extremely dangerous; standing on Cantick Head one can watch the water churning and "boiling", as can be seen here.
South Walls, near Eastbister: view south to Snelsetter
South Walls, near Eastbister: view south to Snelsetter
Cantick Head Lighthouse Now privately owned, with some of the buildings used for holiday accommodation.
Cantick Head Lighthouse
Now privately owned, with some of the buildings used for holiday accommodation.
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Kirk Hope is located at Grid Ref: ND3489 (Lat: 58.791749, Lng: -3.142925)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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