Lyrawa Bay

Things to see and do near Lyrawa Bay

Scapa Flow Visitor Centre and Museum (2m)
The Pier Arts Centre (7m)
Stromness Museum (7m)
Orkney Chairmaker (10m)
Christina Sargent Felt and Print Artist (11m)
Highland Park Distillery (12m)
Pickaquoy Centre (12m)
North of Scotland Milk Marketing Board (12m)
Bishop's and Earl's Palaces (12m)
Ortak Visitor Centre (12m)

Tourist Information

Stromness
Visitor Information Centre
Ferry Terminal Building
Pier Head
Orkney
Highlands and Islands
Scotland
KW16 3BH

Phone 01856 872 856
Email info@visitscotland.com
http://www.visitscotland.com/destinations-maps/orkney/

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Weather and Tides

Forecast for Wednesday 23 August

06:00


Chance of rain	12%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	10°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 8mph.	ESE
Pressure	1013
Humidity	96%
UV Index
Air Quality

09:00


Chance of rain	5%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	10°C)
Wind 7mph, gusting to 10mph.	SE
Pressure	1012
Humidity	90%
UV Index
Air Quality

12:00


Chance of rain	91%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	10°C)
Wind 7mph, gusting to 10mph.	SE
Pressure	1011
Humidity	92%
UV Index
Air Quality

15:00


Chance of rain	51%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	10°C)
Wind 6mph, gusting to 9mph.	SE
Pressure	1010
Humidity	93%
UV Index
Air Quality

18:00


Chance of rain	42%
Max temp.	14°C
(feels like	11°C)
Wind 5mph, gusting to 7mph.	SE
Pressure	1009
Humidity	96%
UV Index
Air Quality

21:00


Chance of rain	53%
Max temp.	13°C
(feels like	12°C)
Wind 2mph, gusting to 3mph.	S
Pressure	1009
Humidity	99%
UV Index	n/a
Air Quality

Low Tide
04:51 BST
(03:51 GMT)

High Tide
11:00 BST
(10:00 GMT)

Low Tide
16:58 BST
(15:58 GMT)

High Tide
23:13 BST
(22:13 GMT)

Important! Tide times are for the nearest measurement point and may not be accurate for this location. You should not rely on these times for anything other than a broad indication of when the tide will be at its highest or lowest.

In particular, these tide times are not suitable for navigational use. Accurate tide forecasts require complex calculations and detailed local information. If you intend to engage in any activity for which tidal information is important for safety reasons (including sailing, powerboating, diving, and surfing) then you should obtain professional data.

Five Day Weather and Tides

Nearby coastal places and features

Pegal Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 0m N
Rysa Little (Islands) 0.6m E
Rysa Sound (Straits and Narrows) 0.6m E
Green Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.1m N
Scad Head (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.3m NW
Chalmers Hope (Bays and Coves) 1.3m NW
Point of Cletts (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.3m SE
Calf of Cava (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.7m NE
Point of the Ward (Cliffs and Headlands) 1.8m E
Gutter Sound (Straits and Narrows) 1.8m E

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Accomodation near Lyrawa Bay

Hotels, guest houses and B&Bs

Houton Bay Lodge

With far-reaching views of Scapa Flow and the southern Orkney Islands, the Houton Bay Lodge offers easy access to the islands of Hoy and Flotta. The property offers free parking and complimentary breakfasts. Details...
Westrow Lodge Bed & Breakfast
Located in the village of Orphir on mainland Orkney, Westrow Lodge Bed & Breakfast is a is modern, Norwegian-style timber house with free Wi-Fi access and free on-site parking. It is a 12-minute walk from Houton Orkney Ferry Terminal. Details...
Buxa Farm Chalets
Buxa Farm Chalets offers accommodation in Orphir. Thurso is 40 km away. Free private parking is available on site. All units feature a seating and dining area. There is also a kitchen, fitted with a dishwasher, oven and microwave. Details...
Orkney Island Memories
Featuring free WiFi, Orkney Island Memories offers pet-friendly accommodation in Orkney, 49 km from Thurso. Free private parking is available on site. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and DVD player. Details...
Sands Hotel

Set in a 19th-century building, Sands Hotel is situated along the shore of Scapa Flow in Burray village. It has a bar, a restaurant and beautiful sea views. The hotel overlooks Burray Harbour and Watersound Bay. Details...
Kirkwall SYHA

Situated just 13 minutes’ from St Magnus Cathedral, Kirkwall Youth Hostel offers free onsite parking and a self-catering kitchen. This former World War II base and school is quietly located on the edge of Kirkwall. Details...

Self-catering

Church Court Cottage
Church Court Cottage is a cosy semi-detached property in Halkirk village, 6 miles from Thurso, in the Northern Highlands of Scotland. There is a double bedroom, and a family room with trip bunk, which has a double bed below and a single on top. Details...
Dorrey View Cottage
Dorrey View Cottage is a semi-detached cottage situated less than a mile from the village of Halkirk, close to Thurso. This single-storey cottage sleeps four people in two bedrooms, consisting of one double and one room with two stacker beds, as well as a bathroom. Details...
27 Upper Big House
27 Upper Big House is a stone-built, detached cottage set on a working sheep farm, in a beautiful location near to the village of Melvich. This cottage can sleep six people in three bedrooms, including one ground floor double and a ground floor bathroom. Details...
The Auld Kirk
The Auld Kirk is a wonderful, detached cottage set four miles from Melvich in the Scottish Highlands. Originally a church, this superb holiday property has two bedrooms, each with an en-suite, including a ground floor king-size double and a first floor family room. Details...