Rackwick
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Rackwick is a small, remote coastal settlement on the island of Hoy in Orkney, Scotland, known for its dramatic cliffs, sandy bay, and rugged natural scenery.
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
coastal settlement
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settlement → village → |
| accessPointFor |
Old Man of Hoy
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| adjacentTo |
Pentland Firth
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| climate |
cool maritime climate
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| coastType |
bay
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cliffed coast → |
| country |
Scotland
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| geology |
Old Red Sandstone cliffs
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| hasBuilding |
Rackwick bothy
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croft houses → small cottages → |
| hasFeature |
boulder-strewn beach
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dramatic cliffs → remote location → rugged natural scenery → sand dunes → sandy bay → sea stacks nearby → steep surrounding hills → stone and turf crofts → |
| hasReputation |
one of the most scenic bays in Orkney
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| knownFor |
access to Old Man of Hoy walking route
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dramatic coastal scenery → quietness and isolation → walking and hiking opportunities → |
| locatedIn |
Hoy
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North Atlantic region → Northern Isles → Orkney → Orkney Islands → United Kingdom → |
| locatedOn |
west coast of Hoy
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| nearby |
Hoy hills
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Rora Head → Ward Hill → |
| overlooks |
Rackwick Bay
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| partOf |
civil parish of Hoy and Graemsay
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| populationCharacteristic |
very small permanent population
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| region |
Highlands and Islands of Scotland
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| sea |
Atlantic Ocean
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North Atlantic Ocean → |
| tourismType |
landscape tourism
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nature tourism → walking tourism → |
| transportConnection |
single-track road from Moaness
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Referenced by (3)
| Subject (surface form when different) | Predicate |
|---|---|
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Hoy
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hasSettlement |
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Dwarfie Stane
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near |
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Old Man of Hoy
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nearbySettlement |