Yesnaby Stack

A word of caution – the cliffs are made of Old Red Sandstone, a crumbly and unstable material. Yesnaby has a rather infamous reputation for accidents, some even fatal, due to visitors venturing too close to the cliff edges, especially in windy conditions.
Exercise extreme caution, respect the power of nature, and prioritise safety over that Insta-worthy selfie.
Even an experienced tour guide lost their footing and didn't survive.

Yesnaby cliffs are a dramatic expanse of Old Red Sandstone rock formations on the rough west coast of Orkney's mainland. These towering cliffs, reaching heights of up to 100 feet, provide stunning views of the surrounding coastline and the vast expanse of the North Sea. The cliffs are also home to a unique geological feature – the Yesnaby stack, a two-legged sea stack that stands as a testament to the power of erosion.

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