Cakie

Coastal Feature, Headland, Point in Orkney

Scotland

Cakie

Cloddyhall Standing Stone A standing stone on South Ronaldsay measuring 8'6" in height.
Cloddyhall Standing Stone Credit: David Bremner

Cakie is a coastal feature located in Orkney, an archipelago in northern Scotland. It is specifically classified as a headland or point, jutting out into the North Sea. Cakie is situated on the eastern coast of the island of Westray, one of the largest islands in the Orkney archipelago.

This prominent headland boasts rugged cliffs that rise dramatically from the surrounding sea. The cliffs of Cakie are known for their stunning geological formations, displaying layers of sedimentary rock that have been shaped by thousands of years of erosion. The sheer height of these cliffs provides breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea.

Cakie is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. The vegetation on the headland consists of grasses, heathers, and other hardy plants that thrive in the harsh coastal environment. Various seabirds, such as puffins, fulmars, and guillemots, can be spotted nesting in the cliffs and soaring through the skies above.

The location of Cakie makes it an ideal spot for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers to explore. Visitors can enjoy walking along the cliff-top paths, taking in the rugged beauty of the landscape and observing the wildlife. The headland also offers opportunities for birdwatching and photography, with its stunning vistas and diverse bird population.

Overall, Cakie in Orkney is a captivating coastal feature that showcases the raw natural beauty of this Scottish archipelago, attracting visitors from near and far who seek to immerse themselves in the untamed splendor of its cliffs, wildlife, and panoramic views.

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Cakie Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 58.797414/-3.0085467 or Grid Reference ND4190. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Cloddyhall Standing Stone A standing stone on South Ronaldsay measuring 8'6" in height.
Cloddyhall Standing Stone
A standing stone on South Ronaldsay measuring 8'6" in height.
Nev Hill Incipient hay or, more likely, silage on the slopes of Nev Hill, with a view towards the mountains of Hoy.
Nev Hill
Incipient hay or, more likely, silage on the slopes of Nev Hill, with a view towards the mountains of Hoy.
Standing Stone Neolithic foreground, with an oil tanker emerging from behind the island (Swona) in the background.
Standing Stone
Neolithic foreground, with an oil tanker emerging from behind the island (Swona) in the background.
Cloudiehall Farm buildings overlooking Sandwick Bay. Same red as at Sandwick House!
Cloudiehall
Farm buildings overlooking Sandwick Bay. Same red as at Sandwick House!
West Shaird Typical Orkney features include the one-and-a-half stories, and the cemented strips on the gable ends below the chimneys. The style of the original skylight is a common feature too.
West Shaird
Typical Orkney features include the one-and-a-half stories, and the cemented strips on the gable ends below the chimneys. The style of the original skylight is a common feature too.
New house built by West Shaird Similar to West Shaird in style, but missing the lovely upper windows. It lies right by West Shaird.
New house built by West Shaird
Similar to West Shaird in style, but missing the lovely upper windows. It lies right by West Shaird.
Nev Hill The low, undulating land leading to Nev Hill. Note the one remaining stone field boundary, (known locally as dykes).
Nev Hill
The low, undulating land leading to Nev Hill. Note the one remaining stone field boundary, (known locally as dykes).
Stone dyke on Nev Hill Looking northwards from Nev Hill. One remaining traditional stone dyke undulates across the fields, amid the wire fences.
Stone dyke on Nev Hill
Looking northwards from Nev Hill. One remaining traditional stone dyke undulates across the fields, amid the wire fences.
Chapel and the Oyce of Herston I think that the old chapel has been renovated within the last few years.
Chapel and the Oyce of Herston
I think that the old chapel has been renovated within the last few years.
Farmland and the Oyce of Herston Looking northwards toward the old chapel.
Farmland and the Oyce of Herston
Looking northwards toward the old chapel.
Clifftops and pebble beach Looking westwards toward The Altar, Harrabrough Head.
Clifftops and pebble beach
Looking westwards toward The Altar, Harrabrough Head.
The Altar, Cavernous Triptych Unusual geomorphology at Harra Brough with three, almost parallel tunnels, running through the headland.
The Altar, Cavernous Triptych
Unusual geomorphology at Harra Brough with three, almost parallel tunnels, running through the headland.
Looking westwards towards The Altar Coastal scenery en-route to Harrabrough Head.
Looking westwards towards The Altar
Coastal scenery en-route to Harrabrough Head.
Coastal Erosion The cliffs are being undercut and mass-wasting is taking place.
Coastal Erosion
The cliffs are being undercut and mass-wasting is taking place.
The Altar, Harra Brough Two of the three tunnels are clearly visible here. As the third one opens the second one closes making it hard to get a view through all three tunnels simultaneously.
The Altar, Harra Brough
Two of the three tunnels are clearly visible here. As the third one opens the second one closes making it hard to get a view through all three tunnels simultaneously.
The Altar, Harra Brough Once more, two of the three tunnels showing clear through.
The Altar, Harra Brough
Once more, two of the three tunnels showing clear through.
Looking eastwards from Murka Hole Winter landscape, but the days are at last beginning to lengthen.
Looking eastwards from Murka Hole
Winter landscape, but the days are at last beginning to lengthen.
Murka Hole Looking southwest toward the blowhole. This will be a geo in a few centuries, maybe even decades.
Murka Hole
Looking southwest toward the blowhole. This will be a geo in a few centuries, maybe even decades.
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Cakie is located at Grid Ref: ND4190 (Lat: 58.797414, Lng: -3.0085467)

Unitary Authority: Orkney Islands

Police Authority: Highlands and Islands

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 58.797414,-3.0085467
The Altar
Natural: cliff
Lat/Long: 58.796945/-3.0125909
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8007252/-3.0106455
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8007516/-3.0095458
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8007989/-3.0083361
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8008656/-3.007054
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8009225/-3.0057934
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7995831/-3.0021161
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7997554/-3.0033392
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.7999527/-3.0046266
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.8003251/-3.0045891
Power: pole
Lat/Long: 58.800992/-3.0045676
Burnt Mound
Historic: ruins
Lat/Long: 58.8001632/-3.0047218
Generator Method: wind_turbine
Generator Source: wind
Generator Type: horizontal_axis
Power: generator
Lat/Long: 58.8008636/-3.0121225
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