East Ayre

Beach in Orkney

Scotland

East Ayre

Wreck of B-98, Bay of Lopness, Sanday Remains of a World War 1 German Torpedo Ship-Destroyer stranded at Bay of Lopness in 1920 when being towed to Rosyth to be broken up.
Wreck of B-98, Bay of Lopness, Sanday Credit: Alpin Stewart

East Ayre is a captivating beach located in the Orkney Islands, a group of islands situated off the northeastern coast of Scotland. This picturesque beach stretches along the eastern coast of the island and is a popular destination for both locals and tourists alike.

With its stunning natural beauty, East Ayre offers visitors a serene and tranquil escape from the bustle of everyday life. The beach is characterized by its pristine golden sands, which are beautifully complemented by the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the North Sea. The expansive shoreline provides ample space for leisurely strolls, picnics, and various beach activities.

East Ayre is particularly renowned for its wildlife and bird-watching opportunities. The beach is home to a diverse range of bird species, including puffins, guillemots, and razorbills, making it an ideal spot for bird enthusiasts. The surrounding sand dunes and grassy areas also attract other wildlife, such as seals and otters.

Additionally, East Ayre boasts incredible views of the surrounding landscape. From the beach, visitors can admire the rolling hills, dramatic cliffs, and rugged coastline that define the Orkney Islands. The beach also offers panoramic vistas of nearby islands, adding to the allure of the location.

Facilities at East Ayre are limited, with no public toilets or cafes available on-site. However, this only adds to the unspoiled and pristine nature of the beach, allowing visitors to fully immerse themselves in the natural surroundings and experience a true sense of tranquility. Whether it's exploring the shoreline, observing wildlife, or simply basking in the beauty of the surroundings, East Ayre offers a captivating coastal experience for all who visit.

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Wreck of B-98, Bay of Lopness, Sanday Remains of a World War 1 German Torpedo Ship-Destroyer stranded at Bay of Lopness in 1920 when being towed to Rosyth to be broken up.
Wreck of B-98, Bay of Lopness, Sanday
Remains of a World War 1 German Torpedo Ship-Destroyer stranded at Bay of Lopness in 1920 when being towed to Rosyth to be broken up.
Ruin at Newark, Sanday
Ruin at Newark, Sanday
Track at Sellibister, Sanday
Track at Sellibister, Sanday
B9069 by Bay of Lopness, Sanday
B9069 by Bay of Lopness, Sanday
Disused house and church at Rusness, Sanday
Disused house and church at Rusness, Sanday
WW2 Mortuary on Sanday Only remaining building of the camp associated with the RAF Whalehead Chain Home radar station on Isle of Sanday in the Orkney Islands.
WW2 Mortuary on Sanday
Only remaining building of the camp associated with the RAF Whalehead Chain Home radar station on Isle of Sanday in the Orkney Islands.
WW1 Shipwreck, Bay of Lopness, Sanday, Orkney Wreck of the german Destroyer B98 BOS, run aground in 1919 at Lopness Bay, Sanday, Orkney. Lop Ness in the background <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/HY7543">HY7543</a>

There is an information board and picnic site on the dunes close to the wreck.
WW1 Shipwreck, Bay of Lopness, Sanday, Orkney
Wreck of the german Destroyer B98 BOS, run aground in 1919 at Lopness Bay, Sanday, Orkney. Lop Ness in the background HY7543 There is an information board and picnic site on the dunes close to the wreck.
Lopness Foreshore and German WW1 Shipwreck Taken from the picnic table and car park at Bay of Lopness. The destroyer was on its way to be interned in Scapa Flow when she ran aground.
Lopness Foreshore and German WW1 Shipwreck
Taken from the picnic table and car park at Bay of Lopness. The destroyer was on its way to be interned in Scapa Flow when she ran aground.
Road alongside Bay of Sandquoy Road runs alongside the eastern shore of the Bay of Sandquoy , only just above the high tide level on the island of Sanday.
Road alongside Bay of Sandquoy
Road runs alongside the eastern shore of the Bay of Sandquoy , only just above the high tide level on the island of Sanday.
Disused Sanday church There were three parishes on Sanday at one time. They are now combined, but this is one of the original churches.
Disused Sanday church
There were three parishes on Sanday at one time. They are now combined, but this is one of the original churches.
Bay of Lopness, Sanday Looking East across the shallow Bay of Lopness.
Bay of Lopness, Sanday
Looking East across the shallow Bay of Lopness.
Looking South West across the Bay of Lopness, Sanday Looking across the shallow Bay of Lopness with Long Taing of Newark in the distance.
Looking South West across the Bay of Lopness, Sanday
Looking across the shallow Bay of Lopness with Long Taing of Newark in the distance.
Looking East South East across the Bay of Lopness, Sanday Looking across the Bay of Lopness towards Lopness in the far distance.
Looking East South East across the Bay of Lopness, Sanday
Looking across the Bay of Lopness towards Lopness in the far distance.
Looking South to Long Taing of Newark, Sanday The shallow bays of Bay of Lopness and Bay of Newark meet at this rocky headland.
Looking South to Long Taing of Newark, Sanday
The shallow bays of Bay of Lopness and Bay of Newark meet at this rocky headland.
Shore detail, Bay of Lopness, Sanday Shell sand gives way to flat sandstone cobbles along the shoreline of the Bay of Lopness.
Shore detail, Bay of Lopness, Sanday
Shell sand gives way to flat sandstone cobbles along the shoreline of the Bay of Lopness.
Scarecrow near Millhouse, Sanday, Orkney Disused Parish Church in background. See <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1898799" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1898799">Link</a>
Scarecrow near Millhouse, Sanday, Orkney
Disused Parish Church in background. See Link
Coastline near Seater, Sanday, Orkney The seaweed is extensive here.  There are remains of kelp workings nearby.

I'm not sure what the pillars are, but I saw similar ones elsewhere on the island carrying sewage pipes into the sea.
Coastline near Seater, Sanday, Orkney
The seaweed is extensive here. There are remains of kelp workings nearby. I'm not sure what the pillars are, but I saw similar ones elsewhere on the island carrying sewage pipes into the sea.
Tidal pool, Taing of Tor Sker, Sanday, Orkney The Tofts Ness peninsula can just be seen on the far right horizon.

The pool has possibly been used as a fish trap in the past (ref <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/306735/details/sanday+taing+of+tor+sker/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/306735/details/sanday+taing+of+tor+sker/">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> ).
Tidal pool, Taing of Tor Sker, Sanday, Orkney
The Tofts Ness peninsula can just be seen on the far right horizon. The pool has possibly been used as a fish trap in the past (ref LinkExternal link ).
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East Ayre is located at Grid Ref: HY7343 (Lat: 59.280661, Lng: -2.4641513)

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