Bay of Cornquoy

Bay in Orkney

Scotland

Bay of Cornquoy

The Bay of Semolie, Southern Part Wave-cut platform with mini seastack. — The Bay of Semolie, Southern Part Credit: Ian Balcombe

The Bay of Cornquoy is a picturesque bay located on the west coast of the Orkney Mainland in Scotland. Nestled between the communities of Stromness and Orphir, it offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape and a tranquil atmosphere for visitors to enjoy.

Stretching over a mile in length, the bay is characterized by its sandy beach, which is composed of fine golden sand and offers a perfect spot for sunbathing or leisurely walks. The beach is gently sloping, making it suitable for families and children to safely enjoy the waters. Additionally, the bay is sheltered from the prevailing winds, providing a calm and peaceful environment.

The waters of the Bay of Cornquoy are ideal for various water activities, including swimming, kayaking, and windsurfing. The bay also attracts anglers who can be seen trying their luck at catching mackerel, cod, and other local fish species. Birdwatchers frequent the bay as well, as it is a popular spot for various seabirds, including gulls, terns, and oystercatchers.

Surrounding the bay, visitors can enjoy the rolling green hills and cliffs that are characteristic of the Orkney landscape. The nearby Orphir Hill, with its archaeological sites and walking trails, provides an opportunity for exploration and discovery.

Overall, the Bay of Cornquoy is a hidden gem in Orkney, offering a peaceful retreat and a chance to connect with nature. Its natural beauty, combined with the range of activities it offers, makes it a must-visit destination for both locals and tourists alike.

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Bay of Cornquoy Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.875198/-2.8378947 or Grid Reference ND5198. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

The Bay of Semolie, Southern Part Wave-cut platform with mini seastack.

The Bay of Semolie, Southern Part

Wave-cut platform with mini seastack.

Wave-cut Platform Looking towards Copinsay, on the horizon.

Wave-cut Platform

Looking towards Copinsay, on the horizon.

The Bay of Semolie Southern end of the bay.

The Bay of Semolie

Southern end of the bay.

What a difference a fence makes Boundary between pasture and rough grazing.

What a difference a fence makes

Boundary between pasture and rough grazing.

Approaching Bruce's Hole That must cause some disappointing first visits to Geograph.

Approaching Bruce's Hole

That must cause some disappointing first visits to Geograph.

Bruce's Hole Or is it Tur Geo?

Bruce's Hole

Or is it Tur Geo?

The start of cliff collapse By Bruce&#039;s Hole, the clifftop is showing signs of subsidence, due to undercutting below.

The start of cliff collapse

By Bruce's Hole, the clifftop is showing signs of subsidence, due to undercutting below.

Bruce's Hole Looking from the southern side of the geo.

Bruce's Hole

Looking from the southern side of the geo.

Looking towards North Cairn A whole range of coastal features evident here.

Looking towards North Cairn

A whole range of coastal features evident here.

Approaching Hole of the Ness Truly amazing blowhole. I love Orkney..... no fence, no warning signs, nothing. My kind of Health and Safety: if you fall down a great big hole it&#039;s your fault.

Approaching Hole of the Ness

Truly amazing blowhole. I love Orkney..... no fence, no warning signs, nothing. My kind of Health and Safety: if you fall down a great big hole it's your fault.

Hole of the Ness Must come back here to watch the sea explode up out of the ground when it&#039;s blowing an easterly gale. Here on Orkney, that could be anything up to four or five hours away, of course.

Hole of the Ness

Must come back here to watch the sea explode up out of the ground when it's blowing an easterly gale. Here on Orkney, that could be anything up to four or five hours away, of course.

Hole of the Ness Impressive blowhole, so to speak.

Hole of the Ness

Impressive blowhole, so to speak.

Hole of the Ness Blowhole with tunnel.

Hole of the Ness

Blowhole with tunnel.

Hole of the Ness Blowhole with tunnel.

Hole of the Ness

Blowhole with tunnel.

Roy, buildings and turbine With the much larger Burray turbine in the distance.

Roy, buildings and turbine

With the much larger Burray turbine in the distance.

Stack, arch, stump As &quot;Natural Arch&quot; is written large on the map, I was expecting something more spectacular than this small tunnel. Perhaps another arch lies hidden nearby, or the arch has since collapsed, leaving the stump.

Stack, arch, stump

As "Natural Arch" is written large on the map, I was expecting something more spectacular than this small tunnel. Perhaps another arch lies hidden nearby, or the arch has since collapsed, leaving the stump.

Wave-cut platform Part of some extensive stretches of wave-cut platform along this area of coast.

Wave-cut platform

Part of some extensive stretches of wave-cut platform along this area of coast.

North Cairn Nearly sunset. Old beacon on Rose Ness beyond.

North Cairn

Nearly sunset. Old beacon on Rose Ness beyond.

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Bay of Cornquoy is located at Grid Ref: ND5198 (Lat: 58.875198, Lng: -2.8378947)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

What 3 Words

///bleak.alpha.blame. Near Holm, Orkney Islands

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Located within 500m of 58.875198,-2.8378947

Seamark Light Character: Fl

Seamark Light Colour: white

Seamark Light Height: 24

Seamark Light Period: 6

Seamark Light Range: 8

Seamark Light Reference: A 3626

Seamark Light Sequence: 0.5+(5.5)

Seamark Name: Rose Ness

Seamark Type: light_minor

Source: US NGA Pub. 114. 2011-05-26.

Lat/Long: 58.8726333/-2.8317667

Rose Ness Beacon built 1905

Man Made: lighthouse

Lat/Long: 58.8727358/-2.8319798

Bay of Cornquoy

Natural: bay

Lat/Long: 58.8796691/-2.8369349

Rose Ness

Place: locality

Lat/Long: 58.8749818/-2.83198

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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