2000 souls live in the ex-herring harbor. The place is the most poetic-melancholic place of the Orkney Islands. Take a break in the narrow, herbaceous main street to hear live music in the lively pubs. Since many houses are built with gray stones, as they also called the "gray city".

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Stromness - the gray city. Its appeal unfolds at second glance. The small port town has remained unchanged for centuries and has retained its original maritime charm with its narrow, …

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1. Stromness and The Holms to Warebeth — Orkney Islands

11.5km

03:00

70m

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

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2. Ness Point Campsite to Stromness — Orkney Islands

3.03km

00:46

10m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Khyber Pass Alley – Warebeth Beach loop from Stromness

9.34km

02:27

70m

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

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Location: Stromness, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Stromness Harbour and Old Town

1. Stromness and The Holms to Warebeth — Orkney Islands

2. Ness Point Campsite to Stromness — Orkney Islands

3. Khyber Pass Alley – Warebeth Beach loop from Stromness

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