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Kirkwall Harbour

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Kirkwall Harbour

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Location: Kirkwall And St Ola, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1Fritz-Marc 🚴🥾🏊🌲

February 13, 2018

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Kirkwall is the largest town on the island of Mainland, the largest of the Orkney Islands. Over 7000 people live here. From the harbor there are the ferry connections to the some islands of the northern Orkneys and as I am sailing to Aberdeen.

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Timber 👣 & Shakespeare 🐾

August 10, 2019

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The city is located on a isthmus between East and West Mainland. From here ferries to most islands in the northern Orkneys and Aberdeen. The crossing can sometimes be very stormy. But worth it

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Andy

February 1, 2023

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The Orkneys' main port is in Kirkwall. While the port for ferries from Scotland's north coast is in the west of the main island, cruise ships and ferries from Aberdeen dock in the north-east of the mainland.

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – Kirkwall Town Centre loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

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St Magnus Cathedral – Earl's Palace, Kirkwall loop from Kirkwall

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St Magnus Cathedral – Earl's Palace, Kirkwall loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

11.8km

03:05

90m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 50 m

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Max wind speed: 32.0 km/h

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Location: Kirkwall And St Ola, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Kirkwall Harbour

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – Kirkwall Town Centre loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

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St Magnus Cathedral – Earl's Palace, Kirkwall loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

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