Water of the Wicks

Water of the Wicks is a lake in Orkney Islands, Scotland. Water of the Wicks is situated nearby to the peak Lyrawa Hill, as well as near Pegal Hill.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Risa and Cava.

Risa

Islet

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Rysa Little, commonly referred to as Rysa, is an uninhabited island in the Orkney archipelago in Scotland. It is approximately 32 hectares in area, and rises to 20 metres above sea level. Risa is situated 2 miles southeast of Water of the Wicks.

Cava

Island

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Cava is an uninhabited island in the Orkney archipelago in Scotland. It is 107 hectares in extent and rises to 38 metres above sea level. The literal meaning of the name is calf island, a terminology often used to designate a small island near to a larger one. Cava is situated 2½ miles east of Water of the Wicks.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Houton and Lyness.

Houton

Village

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Houton is a settlement 5 miles southeast of Stromness on the island of Mainland, Orkney, Scotland. The settlement is within the parish of Orphir, and is situated on a minor road off the A964. Houton is situated 2½ miles northeast of Water of the Wicks.

Lyness

Village

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Lyness is a village on the east coast of the island of Hoy, Orkney, Scotland. The village is within the parish of Walls and Flotta, and is situated at the junction of the B9047 and B9048. Lyness is situated 3½ miles south of Water of the Wicks.