The Top 5 Attractions around Loch of Stenness
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Loch of Stenness. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Loch of Stenness is a region where 5
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Stones of Stenness
Highlight • Natural Monument
Stones of Stenness, also called Standing Stones of Stenness, is a henge stone circle monument dating from the Neolithic Age, located on the southeast side of Loch of Stenness on …
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The Watch Stone
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The Watch Stone, also spelled Watchstone, is a standing stone or menhir from the Neolithic period, standing between the Loch of Stenness and the Loch of Harray on Mainland, one …
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Standing Stones of Stenness
Highlight • Historical Site
Built over 5000 years ago this was once an important site with 12 huge standing stones, a hearth in the centre and a series of ditches and smaller stones around …
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Unstan Cairn
Highlight • Historical Site
the access is easy and the place is well worth visiting. There is a information plaque describing the place and its purpose, so you won’t just see the site.
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Voy Road Singletrack
Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway
When I was on Strava, this was a regular segment that apparently no-one else bothered with. it is best appreciated slow as takes you along the quiet north edge of …
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