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Beaches in Kirkwall
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Kirkwall Private Walking Tour
★ 5.0(2 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €213
Ocean Rafting: Whitehaven Beach, Snorkelling & Hill Inlet Lookout
★ 4.9(4,911 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €155
From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour
★ 4.8(60 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €458
Shore Excursion Kirkwall Small Group Highlights of Orkney
★ 4.8(5 reviews)· 6 hrs
From €282
Snaefellsnes, Mt. Kirkjufell & Black Sand Beach Small-Group Tour
★ 4.8(245 reviews)· 11 hrs
From €146
Most Beautiful Beaches of Antigua: Valley-Jolly or Fort-Dickenson
★ 4.7(75 reviews)· 3h 15m
From €36
Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
★ 4.6(94 reviews)· 6h 30m
From €224
Kayak Tours to Benagil & Marine caves - From Benagil Beach
★ 4.3(90 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €25
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What to check before you book
- Check whether lifeguards are present and what the current water conditions are before swimming.
- Public beaches are usually free; beach clubs charge for loungers, shade, and food/drink service.
- Facilities (showers, changing rooms, parking) vary a lot — don't assume every beach has them.
Best time for beaches in Kirkwall
Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful for outdoor plans, less relevant for indoor experiences.
January
7° / 4°C
~94mm rain
April
9° / 6°C
~69mm rain
July
15° / 12°C
~83mm rain
October
12° / 9°C
~116mm rain
Good to know
Kirkwall is in United Kingdom. The local currency is the British pound (£).
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Based on real current ratings, "Kirkwall Private Walking Tour" is the highest-rated option we found (5.0 stars) — see the listings above.