Place to visit
Hackness Martello Tower and Battery, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Hackness Martello Tower and Battery is a buildings on the island of South Walls, in Orkney, Scotland in United Kingdom (Hoy). Interests: History and Architecture. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 18 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 57. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Buildings on the island of South Walls, in Orkney, Scotland · History, Architecture
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 318 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 58.80393, -3.14682
What it is and where
Hackness Martello Tower and Battery is a buildings on the island of South Walls, in Orkney, Scotland in United Kingdom (Hoy). It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
It is in Hoy, where this site lists 35 more places to see, 4.4 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 58.80393, -3.14682; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 318 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
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It is one of the History and Architecture places in United Kingdom. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Hackness Martello Tower and Battery is April to September.
- JanBetter not6:40
- FebPossible8:56
- MarPossible11:23
- AprBest time14:07
- MayBest time16:33
- JunBest time18:03
- JulBest time17:25
- AugBest time15:11
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:50
- NovBetter not7:20
- DecPossible5:57
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 57. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| History | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Architecture | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Hackness Martello Tower and Battery has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to United Kingdom
To enter United Kingdom there are 7 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “A valid passport (the ID card is no longer accepted)”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the United Kingdom checklist. Currency: Pound sterling (GBP); plugs: Type G · 230 V · 50 Hz (three flat pins: adapter essential); emergencies: 999 (112 also works).
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Kirk HopeBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK1.4 km
- Cantick Head LighthouseLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK2.1 km
- Crockness Martello towerMartello Tower on Hoy, Orkney islands, Scotland, UK2.6 km
- Ore BayBay on the east coast of Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK4.0 km
- Scapa Flow MuseumMuseum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom4.4 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: History
- Stonehenge: Neolithic henge monument in Amesbury, Wiltshire, England, UK
- British Museum: national museum in London, United Kingdom
- Bath, Somerset
- Principality of Sealand: micronation in the North Sea
- Buckingham Palace: official London residence and principal workplace of the British monarch
- Tower Bridge: bascule and suspension bridge in London
Every United Kingdom place under History, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Hackness Martello Tower and Battery?
It is a buildings on the island of South Walls, in Orkney, Scotland in United Kingdom. It has articles in 3 Wikipedias, so it is not one of the busiest places in United Kingdom: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Hackness Martello Tower and Battery?
April to September. In June there are 18 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 57.
How do you get to Hackness Martello Tower and Battery?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 318 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around United Kingdom is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the United Kingdom map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Kirk Hope, Cantick Head Lighthouse, Crockness Martello tower. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
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