Kirkwall Bay Touring Park

9.3 16 reviews

Site looking towards Kirkwall (added by manager 13 Sep 2022)

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On the shoreline of Kirkwall Bay, with views of Orkney's north isles
A five-minute drive to central Kirkwall and convenient for ferries
Heated bathroom block with family/accessible shower room

A spot right on the shoreline of Kirkwall Bay is something to be treasured, for sure – and that’s exactly what you’ll get at Kirkwall Bay Holiday Park, two miles from the centre of Kirkwall. Gorgeous Orkney Islands scenery and sea views come as standard with the pitches here, as do handy facilities including electric hookups, a washing-up area and heated bathrooms with male and female showers and toilets, plus an accessible/family shower room. Pitches also have access to a chemical disposal point and a motorhome service point with a grey waste disposal and fresh water fill-up. That proximity to Kirkwall (you can walk it in half an hour or drive in five minutes) means that lots of things are within easy reach here, including restaurants, takeaways and shops or supermarkets for supplies. And with Kirkwall being a harbour town, that also means easy access to ferries to the outlying islands or other destinations including Aberdeen and Lerwick. Come along ready for all sorts of outdoor activities in this area: Orkney is something of a paradise for birdwatchers, and there are some gorgeous wildflowers making the scenery even more spectacular in summer. There are some fab big beaches for walks (or dog walks) and some great quiet roads for cycling around to the nature reserves and attractions like the Italian Chapel.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house

Cycle hire

Evening entertainment

Fishing

Fitness centre

Games room

Indoor swimming pool

Kids' club

On-site restaurant/cafe

Outdoor swimming pool

Play area

TV room

Take away

Tennis

Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available

Car parking by pitch/unit

Composting toilet

Disabled facilities

Dog park

Drying room

Food shop

Free wifi

Ice pack freezing

Internet access

Launderette

Parent & baby washroom

Pick-up from public transport

Portable toilet

Pub toilets

Public telephone

Shower available

Toilet block

Washing-up area

Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly

Motorcycle friendly

Single-sex groups welcome

Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided

Barbecues allowed

Campfires allowed

Commercial vehicles allowed

Dogs allowed

Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Spectacular scenery

Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities

Chemical disposal

Electric car charging point(s)

Gas cylinders available

Recycling available

Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby

Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm

Small (11-25 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby

Cycle hire nearby

Cycling nearby

Fishing nearby

Golf nearby

Indoor pool nearby

Leisure/theme park nearby

Restaurant nearby

Sailing nearby

Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Motorhome service point

Water hook-up points for tourers

Location

Kirkwall Bay Touring Park

Carness Farm

Carness Road

Kirkwall

Orkney Islands

Scotland

KW15 1UE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

59.00581°N
-2.94312°W

Nearest transport

Ferry

1.2 mi Kirkwall Orkney Hatston Ferry Terminal

1.5 mi Kirkwall Orkney Ferry Terminal

1.5 mi Kirkwall Shapinsay Ferry Terminal

Airport

3.9 mi Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport

14.3 mi Eday Airport

14.9 mi Stronsay Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Start your break with a wander around Kirkwall, visiting Saint Magnus Cathedral, the Earl’s Palace and the Orkney Museum. Just outside the town is the Highland Park Whisky Distillery, where you can take a tour, learn a bit about the smoky spirit and sample a dram or two. After that, it’s time to get out of town and see some more of Orkney’s stunning coastal scenery, taking trips to the likes of Mull Head nature reserve (25 minutes’ drive), Skara Brae (half an hour) and the Churchill Barriers (15 minutes). Birdwatchers will also want to add the RSPB reserve at Marwick Head (half an hour) to the list for sightings of puffins and other seabirds hanging out on the cliffs. Other nearby attractions include the gorgeous Italian Chapel (15 minutes), built by prisoners of war during World War II, the ancient standing stones at Ring of Brodgar (20 minutes) and the huge Stone Age tomb Maes Howe (20 minutes). Scapa Flow, where German ships were scuttled in World War II, is about 20 minutes away by car – visit the museum to learn about the history, take a tour with a local historian or get your underwater gear on to explore on a scuba diving trip.

Must see

Skara Brae 14.3 mi

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 27.4 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

MILL DAM (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 25/05/1993) 3.1 mi

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 5.4 mi

COTTASCARTH & RENDALL MOSS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 01/05/2006) 6.7 mi

ONZIEBUST (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 13/08/2002) 9.7 mi

TRUMLAND (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 16/09/1985) 9.8 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Only showing reviews for the last 30 months.

Gd site clean facilities. Small drying rm for washing up.

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Anonymous Sept 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Clean toilet block. Welcoming. Small campsite

Recommend to friends Visit again

Loved the View and Facilities…

Overall	10/10
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Simon S. Aug 2023

Electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: Loved the View and Facilities

Recommend to friends Visit again

Clean but anonymous

Overall	6/10
Location	8
Value for money	6
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Facilities / Activities	6
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Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
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Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very clean facilities

Disliked: Nobody on site all the time, welcome by WhatsApp, long code for sanitary facilities, site extremely exposed to weather, no hedge or wall or anything, no privacy at all.

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From the manager: Thank you. Our systems and use of technology allow guests to arrive at the time of their choosing. In addition staff are on site 7 days a week for cleaning and assisting with enquiries. We are on the shore of Kirkwall Bay and take the weather with the views across the water.

Lovely stay beautiful scenery, clean,will be back 😘…

Overall	10/10
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Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	6

Anonymous Aug 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely stay beautiful scenery, clean,will be back 😘

Recommend to friends Visit again

Best campsite on Orkney. Superb!

Overall	10/10
Location	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Alex J. Aug 2023

Electric grass campervan pitch (small)

Liked: What a view over the harbour and big cruise ships on the other side of the bay. Amazing, High spec toilet and shower block with washing machine and tumble drier. Good sized pitches and a nice small site so never feels too busy. Ideal 10 min bike ride to Kirkwall that has everything you need. A must book on Orkney.

Disliked: Only the button press showers. Takes getting used to😂

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Beautiful peaceful site

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Anonymous Jul 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Very clean facilities. Hot showers Washing machine/dryer reasonable price. Very quiet

Disliked: 20pence for hair dryer……is this needed ?

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Very good point to travel round island

Overall	10/10
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Child friendliness	10
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	10

Kathleen F. Jul 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: You are on a very even pitch you can see the cruise ship come and go and other ships you are a short trip to Kirkwall very friendly locals all you need in shopping other part of the Orkney island very assessable we went to the Italian church which is beautiful there are lots of places to interest

Disliked: Nothing really

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Views views views

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
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Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	8
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	8

Lynne M. Jun 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Views are fab, facilities spotless. Couple of miles to town but who cares? Lovely friendly site where you can relax and take in the atmosphere of Orkney.

Disliked: Nothing

Recommend to friends Visit again

Nice quiet site

Overall	10/10
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Nigel D. Jun 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: Lovely clean well maintained facilities. Good location. Quiet and tranquil

Disliked: Not a pleasant walk into Kirkwall. No footpath

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Would stay again.

Overall	10/10
Location	10
Value for money	10
Accommodation	10
Facilities / Activities	10
Customer service	10
Child friendliness	No rating
Cleanliness	10
Wifi	No rating

Jayne B. Jun 2023

Electric hardstanding touring pitch

Liked: View from campsite across the bay. Good level, roomy pitches. Exceptionally clean facilities. Most of all friendly welcome.

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Does Kirkwall Bay Touring Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
Is Kirkwall Bay Touring Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
What attractions are near Kirkwall Bay Touring Park? Start your break with a wander around Kirkwall, visiting Saint Magnus Cathedral, the Earl’s Palace and the Orkney Museum. Just outside the town is the Highland Park Whisky Distillery, where you can … Read more