Yesnaby - Stromness

Yesnaby: A Majestic Tourist Attraction in Orkney

Yesnaby is a stunning natural attraction located on the rugged coast of Orkney, Scotland. Situated at Yesnaby Rd, Stromness KW16 3LP, United Kingdom, this breathtaking destination offers visitors an unforgettable experience.

The site is renowned for its towering cliffs, sea stacks, and fascinating geological formations. Hiking enthusiasts can enjoy an interesting walk along the coastline, taking in the diverse rock strata and the sight of numerous nesting seabirds. The area provides fantastic sea and cliff views, making it a popular tourist attraction.

Access to Yesnaby is free and unsupervised, allowing visitors to explore the majestic cliffs that reach several hundred feet high. While the parking lot is small, it is easily accessible, making it a convenient stop for tourists traveling through Orkney.

To reach Yesnaby, visitors can follow the Yesnaby Castle Cliffs Orkney trail, which showcases the area's most incredible sights. The trail requires some agility, as visitors must navigate the rocky terrain and uneven surfaces to access the best viewpoints.

With an impressive 4.8/5 average rating based on 612 reviews on Google My Business, Yesnaby is clearly a favorite among tourists seeking a unique and awe-inspiring experience in Orkney. Visitors often praise the area's natural beauty, fascinating geological features, and the opportunity to observe nesting seabirds up close.

Specialties and Features

• Vista point offering breathtaking sea and cliff views
• Hiking area with an interesting walk showcasing diverse rock strata
• Tourist attraction featuring towering cliffs and sea stacks

👍 Reviews of Yesnaby

Michael F.

5/5

Towering cliffs, sea stack and Geo forms. Fascinating rock formation and varied strata make for an interesting walk. Coupled with lots of nesting seabirds this is a grand and sometimes noisy walk along the coastline.

Gary F.

5/5

Fantastic sea and cliff views. Unprotected access to several hundred feet high cliffs. Amazing views. Free and unsupervised. Small parking lot. Agility required.

Matías A.

4/5

Interesting rock formation on the cliffs. Easy path, not much difficulty. Great place to see the sunset. You can park next to the cliffs, plenty of space. I've found that this is one of the best accessible cliffs in mainland Orkney.

Peter K.

5/5

We couldn't visit the Old Man of Hoy, but a walk along the cliffs at Yesnaby led to these remarkable Stacks.

Credible C.

5/5

Spectacular cliff with expansive view of the ocean. Medium challenge walk along the cliff.

Great visit for all to take in the view and enjoy the fresh air.

Julia S.

5/5

Magnificent walk along a fascinating coast. Parking easily available (head straight to coast and ignore right hand turn with signpost Yesnaby. That takes you to the farm not to the walk.

robert O.

5/5

Really great walk. Can be a bit wet in places so good footwear is a must but otherwise a relatively straightforward walk.
Weather in Orkney can change very dramatically in minutes so best to be prepared for bad weather.
Amazing seascape with lots of cliff views, sea stacks and bird life in the fields, on the cliff and in the sea.

Sarah B.

5/5

Stunning area, the cliff tops are beautiful.
Was a cold and windy day but was still stunning.
See the waves hit the rocks.
Great place to take a walk on a sunny day.