The best running trails in Hoy And West Mainland

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Running in Hoy And West Mainland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Hoy And West Mainland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands	Expert 02:19 20.8km
Volunteers’ battery loop from Stromness	Intermediate 00:59 9.30km
View of the Old Man of Hoy – View of Rackwick Bay loop from Rackwick	Intermediate 01:11 9.03km
Volunteers’ battery loop from Stromness	Intermediate 01:06 9.89km

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Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands
02:19
20.8km
6:39/km
600m
600m
Expert
5
Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
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Volunteers’ battery loop from Stromness
00:59
9.30km
6:20/km
70m
70m
Intermediate
38
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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View of the Old Man of Hoy – View of Rackwick Bay loop from Rackwick
01:11
9.03km
7:49/km
240m
240m
Intermediate
20
Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Volunteers’ battery loop from Stromness
01:06
9.89km
6:39/km
130m
130m
Intermediate
5.0
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Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.