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Things to see in Sandwick (United Kingdom): 34 places and when to go
Sandwick is a town in United Kingdom, and this site lists 34 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), History (14), Mountains (8). The best known are Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe. The best time to come is April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- United Kingdom · 59.0487, -3.3418
- Places
- 34 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · History (14) · Mountains (8) · Wildlife (6) · Architecture (4) · Museums and art (2)
- Best time
- April to September.
- Also possible
- February to March, October and December.
- Nearest airport
- EDI Ingliston, Edinburgh, 345 km as the crow flies
What to see in Sandwick
The places in and around Sandwick, 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.
- Skara BraeNeolithic archaeological site in Scotland1 m
- Ring of BrodgarNeolithic henge and stone circle on Mainland, Orkney, Scotland8.3 km
- MaeshoweNeolithic chambered cairn and passage grave situated on Mainland Orkney, Scotland11 km
- Standing Stones of StennessHenge in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- Ness of BrodgarArchaeological site9.2 km
- Barnhouse SettlementArchaeological site in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.7 km
- Earl's Palace, BirsayCastle in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.2 km
- Unstan Chambered CairnNeolithic chambered cairn8.7 km
- Skaill HouseMansion on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK325 m
- Broch of BorwickTower in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK2.1 km
- Pier Arts CentreArt gallery and museum in Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, United Kingdom9.9 km
- Brough of Birsay LighthouseLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.8 km
- Hoy Sound Low LightLighthouse in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK12 km
- Ring of Bookan,chambered cairn 180m SW of BookanArchitectural structure in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK6.7 km
- St Magnus Church, BirsayChurch in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.1 km
- Tormiston MillWatermill in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK11 km
- Watch StoneMenhir in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Costa HillHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK14 km
- Greeny HillHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK8.2 km
- Hamla VoeBay on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK9.6 km
- Happy ValleyGarden in Stenness, Mainland, Orkney islands, Scotland, UK13 km
- Hill of LynedardyHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK7.6 km
- Hill of MiffiaHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK5.4 km
- Hundland HillHill on Mainland, Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK11 km
And the other 10, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Kirbuster Farm Museum
- Nature: Kirbuster Hill, Milldoe - Mid Tooin, Vestra Fiold, Billia Croo, The Loons and Loch of Banks
- History: Kitchener Memorial
- Architecture: New Mill, Boardhouse Mills, Birsay
- Food and drink: Swannay Brewery, The Orkney Brewery
When to go to Sandwick
The best time to visit Sandwick 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 not6:36
- FebPossible8:55
- MarPossible11:22
- AprBest time14:08
- MayBest time16:36
- JunBest time18:07
- JulBest time17:29
- AugBest time15:13
- SepBest time12:30
- OctPossible9:49
- NovBetter not7:17
- DecPossible5:52
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52. In April, 34 of the 34 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 Sandwick
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI, Ingliston, Edinburgh), 345 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 places24 km
- Hoy35 places25 km
- Westray13 places36 km
- Stronsay20 places43 km
- Caithness17 places48 km
- Thurso21 places52 km
And all of United Kingdom, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Sandwick?
The best known: Skara Brae, Ring of Brodgar, Maeshowe, Standing Stones of Stenness, Ness of Brodgar. In all, 34 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Sandwick?
April to September; also possible: February to March, October and December. In June there are 18 h 07 of daylight, and in December, 5 h 52.
How do you get to Sandwick?
The nearest main airport is Edinburgh Airport (EDI), 345 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Sandwick as the destination and these 34 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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