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About this place
Causeways built on Winston Churchill's orders during the Second World War, linking Orkney's southern islands to the Mainland. Now used as a road and a point of historical interest.
Practical information
A961, Orkney KW17 2RZ, UK
Opening hoursMonday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Points included in this audio guide
1
Camp 60, Lamb Holm
A Second World War Italian POW camp on tiny Lamb Holm. One structure survives: the Italian Chapel, built by the prisoners themselves from scrap materials.
2
Water Sound Bay (dunes and beach)
A crescent-shaped bay on the eastern side of Barrier No. 4, with a gently shelving beach backed by a broad strip of dry sand and roughly a square kilometre of largely stabilised dunes.
Professional audio guide of Churchill Barriers
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Available in more than 10 languages
2 points of interest included
- 1.Camp 60, Lamb Holm
- 2.Water Sound Bay (dunes and beach)
Kids audio available
Kids version available with adapted and fun language for the little ones (5 min)
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