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Bight of Baywest

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Bight of Baywest

Tiffenmaka Cottage The curiously and lovely named cottage of Tiffenmaka above the Bay of Bomasty and Stronsay Firh. Looking across to Shapinsay, Mainland and Rousay.
Tiffenmaka Cottage Credit: Adam Ward

The Bight of Baywest, also known as Bay, is a picturesque bay located in the Orkney Islands, north of mainland Scotland. It is situated on the western coast of the island of Hoy, the second largest island in the archipelago. The bay is renowned for its stunning natural beauty and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers.

The Bight of Baywest offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape, characterized by dramatic cliffs, rugged terrain, and sweeping sandy beaches. The bay is also home to a diverse range of wildlife, including various seabirds, seals, and occasionally, dolphins and porpoises can be spotted in the waters.

The bay itself is a haven for water sports enthusiasts, with opportunities for kayaking, sailing, and windsurfing. It is also a great spot for fishing, with the waters teeming with cod, mackerel, and other species. The sandy shores provide ample space for beachcombing, picnicking, and sunbathing during the warmer months.

Located nearby is the iconic Old Man of Hoy, a towering sea stack that attracts climbers from all over the world. The bay serves as a convenient starting point for those looking to embark on this challenging adventure.

Whether one is seeking adventure or simply looking to immerse themselves in the tranquility of nature, the Bight of Baywest offers an idyllic setting and an unforgettable experience amidst the breathtaking scenery of the Orkney Islands.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 59.102079/-2.6716239 or Grid Reference HY6124. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Tiffenmaka Cottage The curiously and lovely named cottage of Tiffenmaka above the Bay of Bomasty and Stronsay Firh. Looking across to Shapinsay, Mainland and Rousay.
Tiffenmaka Cottage
The curiously and lovely named cottage of Tiffenmaka above the Bay of Bomasty and Stronsay Firh. Looking across to Shapinsay, Mainland and Rousay.
Bay of Bomasty Bay of Bomasty on the western side of Stronsay - a fine name for a fine Bay. The figure on the beach was in fact a professional photographer on a commission for Visit Scotland.
Bay of Bomasty
Bay of Bomasty on the western side of Stronsay - a fine name for a fine Bay. The figure on the beach was in fact a professional photographer on a commission for Visit Scotland.
Sand of Rothiesholm Looking east along the Sand of Rothiesholm, an almost 2km stretch of beautiful white sand completely deserted despite a lovely summers day.
Sand of Rothiesholm
Looking east along the Sand of Rothiesholm, an almost 2km stretch of beautiful white sand completely deserted despite a lovely summers day.
Loch of Rothiesholm Loch of Rothiesholm - a haven for many wading birds. Part of the large farm of Bu can also be seen.
Loch of Rothiesholm
Loch of Rothiesholm - a haven for many wading birds. Part of the large farm of Bu can also be seen.
Haematopus ostralegus Gregarious Oystercatchers on the Loch of Rothiesholm.
Haematopus ostralegus
Gregarious Oystercatchers on the Loch of Rothiesholm.
Seaweed, Beach and Sky The pristine beach of Sand of Rothiesholm and nary a soul in sight. Almost 2km of white sands, I am about half way along the beach so there is a similar amount of beach behind me.
Seaweed, Beach and Sky
The pristine beach of Sand of Rothiesholm and nary a soul in sight. Almost 2km of white sands, I am about half way along the beach so there is a similar amount of beach behind me.
Millfield Moss Looking across Millfield Moss from beyond the end of the road on Stronsay. The turbines of the Bu windfarm can just be seen.
Millfield Moss
Looking across Millfield Moss from beyond the end of the road on Stronsay. The turbines of the Bu windfarm can just be seen.
Stronsay Coastline Near the south end of Stronsay on the Rothiesholm peninsula looking towards Eday and Sanday.
Stronsay Coastline
Near the south end of Stronsay on the Rothiesholm peninsula looking towards Eday and Sanday.
Bight of Baywest One of the many pristine and deserted beaches on Stronsay - this one sounds like it should be in the Florida Keys! Looking north to Eday and Sanday.
Bight of Baywest
One of the many pristine and deserted beaches on Stronsay - this one sounds like it should be in the Florida Keys! Looking north to Eday and Sanday.
North Taing Near low tide on this square of mainly rock and skerry.
North Taing
Near low tide on this square of mainly rock and skerry.
Looking to the Coppa The Coppa is the small headland seen in the distance, while here a field boundary continues right to the waters edge across the boulders on the shore.
Looking to the Coppa
The Coppa is the small headland seen in the distance, while here a field boundary continues right to the waters edge across the boulders on the shore.
Bight of Matpow Little bay on the curiously and lovely named Bight of Matpow on the west side of Stronsay.
Bight of Matpow
Little bay on the curiously and lovely named Bight of Matpow on the west side of Stronsay.
Stone Sentinals Difficult to tell if these 2 small standing stones are natural or have been put there. If so - to what purpose? On the west side of Stronsay in the Bight of Matpow looking across the small island of Linga Holm to Eday.
Stone Sentinals
Difficult to tell if these 2 small standing stones are natural or have been put there. If so - to what purpose? On the west side of Stronsay in the Bight of Matpow looking across the small island of Linga Holm to Eday.
Bay of Holland, Stronsay, Orkney Looking towards Holland Farm. The photo was taken from the path which runs along the coast between Mervar and the croft which can be seen in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/3994555">HY6322 : Farmland, Latan, Stronsay, Orkney</a>.
Bay of Holland, Stronsay, Orkney
Looking towards Holland Farm. The photo was taken from the path which runs along the coast between Mervar and the croft which can be seen in HY6322 : Farmland, Latan, Stronsay, Orkney.
Letter box by the B9061, Stronsay, Orkney The letter box is situated by Bu Farm. Bu Loch can be seen beyond it.
Letter box by the B9061, Stronsay, Orkney
The letter box is situated by Bu Farm. Bu Loch can be seen beyond it.
Stronsay: Sand of Rothiesholm A spectacular beach, backed by a line of dunes, on the long sweeping north edge of Bay of Holland.
Stronsay: Sand of Rothiesholm
A spectacular beach, backed by a line of dunes, on the long sweeping north edge of Bay of Holland.
Stronsay: postbox № KW17 54, Rothiesholm This postbox is of a modern design, constructed of pressed steel and designed to be more robust, rustproof and theft-proof than the traditional cast iron box that it will have replaced in the last couple of years. This particular style of box is becoming quite commonplace in these remote, exposed parts. A passer-by told me it was replaced about a year ago, and that sounds about right going by this picture taken in May 2014: <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/4219905">HY6224 : Letter box by the B9061, Stronsay, Orkney</a>
Stronsay: postbox № KW17 54, Rothiesholm
This postbox is of a modern design, constructed of pressed steel and designed to be more robust, rustproof and theft-proof than the traditional cast iron box that it will have replaced in the last couple of years. This particular style of box is becoming quite commonplace in these remote, exposed parts. A passer-by told me it was replaced about a year ago, and that sounds about right going by this picture taken in May 2014: HY6224 : Letter box by the B9061, Stronsay, Orkney
Stronsay: phone box at Rothiesholm Looking along the B9061 as it heads west on the Rothiesholm peninsula.
Stronsay: phone box at Rothiesholm
Looking along the B9061 as it heads west on the Rothiesholm peninsula.
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Bight of Baywest is located at Grid Ref: HY6124 (Lat: 59.102079, Lng: -2.6716239)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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