What is recorded here
A named place photographed at this map point in Orkney Islands.
Scapa Bay is visible from Wideford Hill, which rises to about 65 meters and offers panoramic views across the Orkney Islands. The area is geologically significant for its Old Red Sandstone formations and is linked to Norse heritage, reflecting Orkney's historical role in Viking settlements and maritime activity.
Places near here
Wideford HillMound(s) (period Unassigned), Axehead (stone)(period Unassigned), Pestle (period Unassigned)(possible) · 327 yd
Wideford Hill, Wt StationRadio Station (20th Century)(possible) · 328 yd
Wideford Hill, Wt Station, MastsRadio Mast(s) (20th Century) · 439 yd
Keelylang Hill from Wideford HillMountain or hill · 450 yd
Wideford Hill cairnAncient tomb or cairn · 771 yd
Welcome to Wideford Hill Chambered CairnVisitor information · 879 yd
Burrey BraeMountain / peak · 1.1 mi
RNAS Hatston MemorialMemorial · 1.9 mi
MainlandIsland · 2.0 mi
Keelylang HillMountain / peak · 2.1 mi
Turnoff to Scapa BeachBeach · 2.2 mi
Scapa Beach and the re-furbished Scapa DistilleryBeach · 2.3 miOther information
Photo: David Wyatt · CC BY-SA 2.0