📌 Westray, Orkney Isles
★★★
The Bay of Tafts is an unspoiled beach on the west side of Westray, an island not otherwise known for its expanses of sand. On a sunny day (unlike in these photos), the ocean attains tropical hues – water and air temperatures aside, you could be in Barbados. A few rockpools at the southern end add another dimension, and unlike a tropical island resort you’ll almost definitely have the place to yourself. Aim for low tide, as the bay is almost entirely submerged at high water.
🌍 Location
📌 Off the B9066 immediately north of Rapness, Westray
🧭 O.S. Grid Reference: HY 498416
🛰️ GPS coordinates: 59.258188,-2.881119
🚢 Rapness ferry terminal (1 mi) | 🚌 Westray Bus (scheduled in summer, on-demand in winter) will stop on B9066
🚗 Limited parking at Rapness Cemetery (signposted from B9066 southbound only!)
