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Inner Haven

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Inner Haven

Old Longhope lifeboat station Now converted into a very interesting museum, with the emphasis on the Longhope lifeboat which foundered in 1969 killing all 8 lifeboatmen
Old Longhope lifeboat station Credit: John Ferguson

Inner Haven is a small coastal inlet located on the island of Orkney in Scotland. It is situated on the northeastern coast of the island, near the town of Kirkwall. The inlet is surrounded by rugged cliffs and rocky outcrops, providing a picturesque and secluded spot for visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of the area.

Inner Haven is known for its calm waters and sandy beaches, making it a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and picnicking. The sheltered nature of the inlet also makes it an ideal location for water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding.

The surrounding area is rich in wildlife, with seabirds such as puffins and guillemots often seen along the cliffs. Visitors can also spot seals and otters playing in the waters of the inlet.

Overall, Inner Haven is a peaceful and scenic spot that offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore the cliffs, or simply enjoy the stunning views, Inner Haven has something to offer for everyone.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 58.780948/-3.232256 or Grid Reference ND2888. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Old Longhope lifeboat station Now converted into a very interesting museum, with the emphasis on the Longhope lifeboat which foundered in 1969 killing all 8 lifeboatmen
Old Longhope lifeboat station
Now converted into a very interesting museum, with the emphasis on the Longhope lifeboat which foundered in 1969 killing all 8 lifeboatmen
Melsetter Postbox Victorian Postbos at Melsetter on Hoy [KW16 46]
Melsetter Postbox
Victorian Postbos at Melsetter on Hoy [KW16 46]
Old Milestone by the B9047, Parish of Walls & Flotta, Hoy By the B9047, in parish of Walls & Flotta (Hoy District), East of corner with School Bus sign, in front of wall. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_HYNNSN03.
Old Milestone by the B9047, Parish of Walls & Flotta, Hoy
By the B9047, in parish of Walls & Flotta (Hoy District), East of corner with School Bus sign, in front of wall. Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_HYNNSN03.
Old Milestone by the B9047, The Ayre, Walls and Flotta parish Stone post by the B9047, in parish of Walls and Flotta (Hoy District), The Ayre, on narrow verge. Inscription reads:- N.NESS 4 {arrow->} S.NESS (??) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_HYNNSN04
Old Milestone by the B9047, The Ayre, Walls and Flotta parish
Stone post by the B9047, in parish of Walls and Flotta (Hoy District), The Ayre, on narrow verge. Inscription reads:- N.NESS 4 {arrow->} S.NESS (??) Surveyed Milestone Society National ID: OR_HYNNSN04
South Walls (Hoy) - The Clevies
South Walls (Hoy) - The Clevies
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Second World War Pillbox at The Ayre A type 22 pillbox. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://canmore.org.uk/site/81775/south-walls-the-ayre" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://canmore.org.uk/site/81775/south-walls-the-ayre">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>
Second World War Pillbox at The Ayre
A type 22 pillbox. LinkExternal link
The Ayre, South Walls Roadside flowers fringe the shore
The Ayre, South Walls
Roadside flowers fringe the shore
Longhope Lifeboat Museum Suspended over the bay of Aith Hope
Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Suspended over the bay of Aith Hope
Longhope: heading down to The Ayre The road along the south side of South Walls descends towards The Ayre, the causeway that links South Walls with the neighbouring island of Hoy.
Longhope: heading down to The Ayre
The road along the south side of South Walls descends towards The Ayre, the causeway that links South Walls with the neighbouring island of Hoy.
Hoy: postbox № KW17 46, Melsetter A Victorian postbox set into a wall backing on to the western extremity of North Bay. It is emptied at 7:45 each weekday and Saturday morning. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
Hoy: postbox № KW17 46, Melsetter
A Victorian postbox set into a wall backing on to the western extremity of North Bay. It is emptied at 7:45 each weekday and Saturday morning. 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: The Ayre A causeway linking the island of South Walls (ahead of us) with Hoy. The parish at the southern part of Hoy is North Walls.
South Walls: The Ayre
A causeway linking the island of South Walls (ahead of us) with Hoy. The parish at the southern part of Hoy is North Walls.
South Walls: beach at The Ayre This lovely beach curves around <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2608323">ND2889 : South Walls: The Ayre</a>, the causeway linking South Walls with Hoy.
South Walls: beach at The Ayre
This lovely beach curves around ND2889 : South Walls: The Ayre, the causeway linking South Walls with Hoy.
South Walls: dropping down to The Ayre The more minor, southern road across the island heads down towards <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2608323">ND2889 : South Walls: The Ayre</a>, the causeway linking South Walls with the neighbouring island of Hoy.
South Walls: dropping down to The Ayre
The more minor, southern road across the island heads down towards ND2889 : South Walls: The Ayre, the causeway linking South Walls with the neighbouring island of Hoy.
Brims: old lifeboat station An unmistakable former function of this building.
Brims: old lifeboat station
An unmistakable former function of this building.
Hoy: postbox № KW17 41, Brims A small postbox alongside an old boating shed and surrounded by fishing paraohernalia. It is emptied at 7:45 each morning, except Sunday. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
Hoy: postbox № KW17 41, Brims
A small postbox alongside an old boating shed and surrounded by fishing paraohernalia. It is emptied at 7:45 each morning, except Sunday. Although Hoy and South Walls are postally within KW16 (Stromness), all the postboxes on the two islands are numbered KW17, presumably in error.
Shore at The Ayre, South Walls
Shore at The Ayre, South Walls
The Witter Parked near the quarry entrance to bag this TuMP with Jim Bloomer and Tricky Speirs. Name: The Witter Hill number: 12244 Height: 54m / 177ft Parent (Ma/M):1551 Knap of Trowieglen Area:23: Orkney Islands Class:0 Grid ref: ND279890 (est) Drop: 38m Col: 16m ND272891
The Witter
Parked near the quarry entrance to bag this TuMP with Jim Bloomer and Tricky Speirs. Name: The Witter Hill number: 12244 Height: 54m / 177ft Parent (Ma/M):1551 Knap of Trowieglen Area:23: Orkney Islands Class:0 Grid ref: ND279890 (est) Drop: 38m Col: 16m ND272891
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Inner Haven is located at Grid Ref: ND2888 (Lat: 58.780948, Lng: -3.232256)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Longhope Lifeboat Museum
Addr City: Brims
Addr Postcode: KW16 3NZ
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