The beautiful UK island with a 'secret' beach that's just as popular in the winter

Windwick Bay offers stunning views and lots of wildlife (Image: Getty) This summer, Brits are on the lookout for great holiday spots where they can spend time with the family and relax. Those who are looking for a lesser-known location and are willing to travel further afield may be tempted by a "secret" beach on Orkney Island. Windwick Bay has been hailed as a beautiful rocky escape located in the dip between the cliffs near Hesta Head.

Not only is it great for a summer trip, but visitors can also have just as much fun in the winter as seals take shelter there when the cold hits. function loadOvpScript(){let el=document.createElement('script');el.

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