The best cycling routes in Orkney islands
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Last updated: November 1, 2025
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1. St Margaret's Hope to Kirkwall via Churchill Barriers
51.2km
03:07
460m
460m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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45
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2. South Mainland loop from Kirkwall — Orkney
35.8km
02:07
250m
250m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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25
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3. Orkney Mainland loop from Finstown
65.6km
04:05
530m
530m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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32
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Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5. Skara Brae, Birsay & the Ring of Brodgar loop from Stromness — Orkney
49.9km
03:02
420m
420m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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17
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6. St Margaret's Hope to Waulkmill Bay via Scapa Beach & Churchill Barriers
68.7km
04:11
630m
630m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
17
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7. Burwick Pier to Scapa Beach via Olad's Summit
66.8km
04:04
580m
580m
Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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8. Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney
43.6km
02:36
270m
270m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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9. Hoxa Head Battery, Herston Taing & Olad's Summit
36.5km
02:27
370m
370m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
10. Burwick Pier to Hoxa Head Battery via Tomb of the Eagles
40.9km
02:51
430m
430m
Intermediate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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