Bailey's Bay is a long shallow indentation in the northeastern shore of the main island of

Bermuda Bermuda is a British Overseas Territories, British Overseas Territory in the Atlantic Ocean, North Atlantic Ocean. The closest land outside the territory is in the American state of North Carolina, about to the west-northwest. Bermuda is an ...

. It stretches for about along the north coast of

Hamilton Parish Hamilton Parish (originally Bedford Parish) is one of the nine Administrative divisions of Bermuda, parishes of Bermuda. It was renamed for Scottish aristocrat James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton (1589–1625) when he purchased the shares o ...

. The settlement which stretches along the bay's coast is also called Bailey's Bay. The entrance to the bay is protected by a long reef which rises to the surface at several points, most notably as Bay Island. A footbridge crosses the northeastern extremity of the bay. This bridge is part of the

Bermuda Railway Trail The Bermuda Railway was a common carrier line that operated in Bermuda for a brief period (31 October 1931 – 1 May 1948). In its 17 years of existence, the railway provided frequent passenger and freight service over its length spanni ...

, a walking path which follows the track of the former

Bermuda Railway The Bermuda Railway was a common carrier line that operated in Bermuda for a brief period (31 October 1931 – 1 May 1948). In its 17 years of existence, the railway provided frequent passenger and freight service over its length spanni ...

. Bailey's Bay is well-connected to Bermuda's public transportation network, with a key

bus stop A bus stop is a place where Public transport bus service, buses stop for passengers to get on and off the bus. The construction of bus stops tends to reflect the level of usage, where stops at busy locations may have shelter (building), shelters ...

located near the heart of the area. The Bailey's Bay bus station serves as a hub for routes connecting the parish to Hamilton (the capital), St. George's, and other parts of the island. This accessibility makes it a convenient starting point for visitors exploring Bermuda's eastern parishes, including nearby attractions like the Crystal Caves and Shelly Bay Beach. The bus service aligns with Bermuda's emphasis on sustainable travel, offering an efficient alternative to rental vehicles for both locals and tourists.

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Bays of Bermuda Populated places in Bermuda {{Bermuda-geo-stub