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Orkney
Hill of White Hamars has attractive coastal cliffs with caves, natural arches, stacks and a large blow-hole. The many narrow inlets provide good opportunities for short-range viewing of cliff-nesting seabirds. This reserve was also the first SWT reserve established to protect the endangered Scottish primrose.
Best time to visit:
- May and July to August for Scottish primrose
Visit for:
- Birdwatching
- Scenery
- Geology
- Coasts
- Wildflowers
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Access
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Access to the reserve is from the car park. Paths are waymarked (Summer 2008) - Directions
The reserve lies on the south coast of South Walls, Orkney, extending over approximately 1.7km (1.1 miles) of shoreline from the east of Helliack to the west of Rise Geo, and extending about 1km inland over, and to the northeast of, the Hill of White Hamars.Most people arrive via the Houton-Lyness ferry. Turn left on B9047 and continue over causeway to South Walls, take minor road, (at end of causeway), towards Cantick. After 2.5 kms turn south, (right), to Snelsetter. Follow track to just before buildings and park in space provided. - Restrictions
Hil of White Hamars is a working sheep farm.
Reserve location
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OS Landranger Map: 7OS Grid Reference: ND313885
Latitude: 58.77898627
Longitude: -3.18832428
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Longhope, Orkney (3 miles)
