The best walks and hikes in Orkney islands
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Last updated: October 15, 2025
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1. Rackwick to Old Man of Hoy — Orkney Islands
9.03km
02:32
190m
190m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.7
(20)
78
hikers
2. Gloup circular — Mull Head Nature Reserve, Orkney Islands
8.77km
02:21
100m
100m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(10)
69
hikers
3. The Ring of Brodgar & Stones of Stenness — Orkney Islands
5.63km
01:27
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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(23)
55
hikers
4. Brough of Bigging & Yesnaby Castle loop — Orkney Islands
4.55km
01:15
70m
70m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
4.3
(10)
36
hikers
5. Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick — Orkney Islands
20.8km
06:00
600m
600m
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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37
hikers
Expert hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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35
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7. Stromness and The Holms to Warebeth — Orkney Islands
11.5km
03:00
70m
70m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
(2)
18
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8. Brough of Birsay and Earl's Palace loop — Orkney Islands
11.0km
02:53
80m
80m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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15
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9. Roseness and the Bay of Cornquoy — Orkney Islands
4.49km
01:10
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
5.0
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13
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10. Ring of Brodgar and Maeshowe — Orkney Islands
11.1km
02:50
40m
40m
Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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