Beach near Hoy Island, United Kingdom

Hoy Island Travel Guide

United Kingdom

Hoy Island is an island in Orkney, Scotland, within the United Kingdom. It has a recorded population of zero and is served by Hoy Island Airport (HOY), making air travel the named airport option for reaching the island.

The surrounding coastline includes The Ayre, 6.6 kilometres away, a tombolo linking Hoy and South Walls. Other nearby coastal places include Ayre of Cara, 22.6 kilometres away, Dunnet Sands at 25.3 kilometres, and Sands of Evie at 33.9 kilometres. Lairo Water, 35.4 kilometres away, is a lake on Shapinsay rather than a beach.

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Local time

0

Population

521 miles away

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Weather in Hoy Island

Mon

15°

Tue

14°

Wed

15°

Know before you go

Pays in GBP

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +44

Tipping: Tipping is customary for good service in the UK. While not mandatory, it's a common way to show appreciation.

Best time to visit Hoy Island

Jan

5°19

Feb

6°17

Mar

6°17

Apr

9°14

May

12°13

Jun

13°17

Jul

14°22

Aug

15°21

Sep

13°17

Oct

10°20

Nov

7°16

Dec

7°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Hoy Island

  • The Ayre

    6.6 km away

  • Ayre of Cara

    Ayre of Cara

    22.6 km away

  • Dunnet Sands

    25.3 km away

  • Sands of Evie

    Sands of Evie

    33.9 km away

  • Lairo Water

    35.4 km away

Getting there

Hoy Island Airport · 0 km

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