Little Sea

Bay in Orkney

Scotland

Little Sea

Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday
Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday Credit: Alpin Stewart

Little Sea, Orkney Bay is a small body of water located in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. Situated on the eastern coast of the main Orkney Island, it is part of the larger Scapa Flow, a natural harbor renowned for its historical significance. Little Sea is surrounded by picturesque cliffs and rugged coastline, offering stunning panoramic views of the North Sea.

Covering an area of approximately 0.5 square kilometers, Little Sea is relatively shallow, with an average depth of around 5 meters. The bay is characterized by its calm and sheltered waters, making it an ideal spot for various water activities such as kayaking, sailing, and fishing. Its tranquil ambiance also attracts wildlife enthusiasts who can spot a diverse range of bird species, including cormorants, gulls, and terns, among others.

Little Sea is rich in marine life, with its waters supporting a variety of fish species, including cod, haddock, and mackerel. This makes it a popular destination for anglers seeking to catch their own dinner. The bay is also home to a thriving ecosystem of marine flora and fauna, with seaweed-covered rocks and kelp forests providing habitat for various organisms.

Access to Little Sea is facilitated by a small beach and a nearby car park, making it easily reachable for visitors. The bay's close proximity to other attractions, such as the historic village of Stromness and the Neolithic site of Skara Brae, further enhances its appeal to tourists exploring the Orkney Islands.

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Little Sea Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 59.240043/-2.570518 or Grid Reference HY6739. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday
Beach at Sty Wick, Sanday
Path to Quoyness Chambered Cairn, Sanday
Path to Quoyness Chambered Cairn, Sanday
Quoyness Chambered Cairn, Sanday
Quoyness Chambered Cairn, Sanday
On the track from Elsness, Sanday
On the track from Elsness, Sanday
Pier buildings, Kettletoft, Sanday
Pier buildings, Kettletoft, Sanday
Harbour at Kettletoft, Sanday
Harbour at Kettletoft, Sanday
B9069 at Little Isegarth, Sanday
B9069 at Little Isegarth, Sanday
Tidal point near Lang Taing, Sanday
Tidal point near Lang Taing, Sanday
Elsness from the Air Elsness is a peninsula almost cut off from the rest of Sanday.
Elsness from the Air
Elsness is a peninsula almost cut off from the rest of Sanday.
Sanday airstrip, Loganair Islander aircraft Airstrip with grass and hardcore runways. Loganair provide twice daily flights from Kirkwall Airport.
Sanday airstrip, Loganair Islander aircraft
Airstrip with grass and hardcore runways. Loganair provide twice daily flights from Kirkwall Airport.
Sanday Fire Station
Sanday Fire Station
Ruined lodge This is the lodge to the large ruined house of Geramount. It has octagonal ends.
Ruined lodge
This is the lodge to the large ruined house of Geramount. It has octagonal ends.
Geramount from the air This late Georgian house once stood in a park of 40 hectares. This picture was taken on an early morning flight from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay.
Geramount from the air
This late Georgian house once stood in a park of 40 hectares. This picture was taken on an early morning flight from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay.
Islander leaving Sanday airstrip
Islander leaving Sanday airstrip
Sanday Airport passenger terminal building
Sanday Airport passenger terminal building
Lady, Temperance Hall Built 1894
Lady, Temperance Hall
Built 1894
Passenger terminal building at Sanday airstrip
Passenger terminal building at Sanday airstrip
Telephone exchange, Sanday
Telephone exchange, Sanday
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Little Sea is located at Grid Ref: HY6739 (Lat: 59.240043, Lng: -2.570518)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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