Local favourite hill · Orkney Islands, Scotland

Bakingstone Hill

Bakingstone Hill is a hill in Orkney Islands, Scotland.

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Bakingstone Hill: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this hill: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Bakingstone Hill

Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

Visiting Bakingstone Hill: tips

  • Go at sunrise or sunset for the best light; carry a warm layer.

How to reach Bakingstone Hill — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 58.81521, -3.30173. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Bakingstone Hill?

    October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Bakingstone Hill?

    Nearby: Longhope Lifeboat Museum (museum, 7 km), Scapa Flow Visitor Centre & Museum (museum, 8 km), Ward Hill (viewpoint, 12 km), Cantick Head (beach, 13 km), Cava (river spot, 13 km), West Hill (viewpoint, 16 km).