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Things to see in Hoy (United Kingdom): 35 places and when to go
Hoy is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 35 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), History (12), Diving (7). The best known are Old Man of Hoy, SMS Kronprinz and SMS Markgraf. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 56. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 58.8338, -3.197
- Places
- 35 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · History (12) · Diving (7) · Mountains (6) · Architecture (5) · Museums and art (3)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 321 km as the crow flies
What to see in Hoy
The places in and around Hoy, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Old Man of HoySea stack in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK15 km
- SMS KronprinzKönig-class battleship7.0 km
- SMS Markgraf1913 König-class battleship6.7 km
- Ward Hill, HoyHill on the island of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland, United Kingdom11 km
- SMS Cöln1916 Cöln-class cruiser7.7 km
- Dwarfie StaneCarved Megalithic chambered tomb in Scotland8.8 km
- Orphir Round ChurchChurch on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK10 km
- Hackness Martello Tower and BatteryBuildings on the island of South Walls, in Orkney, Scotland4.4 km
- Hoy LighthouseLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Cantick Head LighthouseLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK6.4 km
- Scapa Flow MuseumMuseum in Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom4 m
- Widewall BayBay in South Ronaldsay, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK11 km
- Aith HopeBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK6.1 km
- Bay of HoutonBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Bay of MyreBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.4 km
- Burnmouth Bothy including walled enclosures, Rackwick Bay, HoyBothy on Hoy, Orkney, Scotland11 km
- Crockness Martello towerMartello Tower on Hoy, Orkney islands, Scotland, UK1.9 km
- CuilagsHill on Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK13 km
- Dam of HoxaBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Gruf HillHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Hill of MidlandHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK10 km
- Kirk HopeBay in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK5.7 km
- Mill BayBay on Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK938 m
- Moor FeaHill on Hoy, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK13 km
And the other 11, by what you come to do:
- Nature: Ore Bay, Pan Hope, Sand Wick
- Architecture: Tor Ness Lighthouse
- Museums and art: Longhope Lifeboat Museum, Tomb of the Eagles Visitor's Centre
- Diving: SMS Brummer, SMS Dresden, SMS Karlsruhe, SMS König
- History: The Skeo, broch, Brims, Hoy
When to go to Hoy
The best time to visit Hoy is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanBetter not6:40
- FebPossible8:56
- MarPossible11:23
- AprBest time14:07
- MayBest time16:34
- JunBest time18:03
- JulBest time17:25
- AugBest time15:11
- SepBest time12:29
- OctPossible9:50
- NovBetter not7:20
- DecPossible5:56
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 56. In April, 35 of the 35 places are at their best.
When to go to United Kingdom in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Hoy
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 321 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kirkwall61 places21 km
- Caithness17 places22 km
- Sandwick34 places25 km
- Thurso21 places33 km
- Wick, Caithness21 places45 km
- Stronsay20 places46 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Hoy?
The best known: Old Man of Hoy, SMS Kronprinz, SMS Markgraf, Ward Hill, Hoy, SMS Cöln. In all, 35 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Hoy?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 03 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 56.
How do you get to Hoy?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 321 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Hoy as the destination and these 35 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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