Place to visit
Marwick Head, United Kingdom: what it is and when to go
Marwick Head is a protected area in United Kingdom (Kirkwall). Interests: Nature and Wildlife. The best time to visit is April to September. In June there are 18 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 51. 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
- Protected area · Nature, Wildlife
- Where
- United Kingdom · KW17 2NB, Orkney
- Best time
- April to September.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 351 km as the crow flies
- Run by
- RSPB
- Coordinates
- 59.09883, -3.34697
What it is and where
Marwick Head is a protected area in United Kingdom (Kirkwall).
It is in Kirkwall, where this site lists 61 more places to see, 27 km from the centre.
Its coordinates are 59.09883, -3.34697; the nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 351 km as the crow flies. How to get around United Kingdom (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
- Run by
- RSPB
It is one of the Nature and Wildlife 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 Marwick Head is April to September.
- JanBetter not6:36
- FebPossible8:54
- MarPossible11:22
- AprBest time14:09
- MayBest time16:37
- JunBest time18:08
- JulBest time17:29
- AugBest time15:13
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:49
- NovBetter not7:16
- DecPossible5:51
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 51. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | April to September | February to March, October and December |
| Wildlife | April to September | February to March, October and December |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Marwick Head 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
- Kitchener MemorialMonumental tower on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK886 m
- The Loons and Loch of BanksProtected area1.8 km
- Vestra FioldHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK2.4 km
- St Magnus Church, BirsayChurch in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK3.8 km
- Earl's Palace, BirsayCastle in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK3.9 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the United Kingdom guide.
More in United Kingdom: Nature
- Ben Nevis: highest mountain of Great Britain
- Bristol Channel: major inlet in the island of Great Britain
- Hyde Park, London: Royal Park in London, England, UK
- Firth of Forth: estuary of Scotland's River Forth
- Lake District: mountainous region in North West England, UK
- Forth Bridge: railway bridge in eastern Scotland
Every United Kingdom place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Marwick Head?
It is a protected area in United Kingdom.
When is the best time to visit Marwick Head?
April to September. In June there are 18 h 08 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 51.
How do you get to Marwick Head?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 351 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 Kitchener Memorial, The Loons and Loch of Banks, Vestra Fiold. The rest is in the United Kingdom guide.
Keep reading
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