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Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

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Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

Name: Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn
Rating: 2

Recommended by 11 hikers

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

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1. St Magnus Cathedral – Kirkwall Town Hall loop from Kirkwall

17.6km

04:55

340m

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

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2. Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint – View from Wideford Hill loop from Kirkwall

2.58km

00:48

100m

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

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3. Narrow Alleys of Kirkwall – Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint loop from Kirkwall

12.4km

03:28

250m

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

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David

August 21, 2022

Cairn can be entered via a ladder using the touch provided in the box. Careful, it’s 5,100 years old.

christian427

October 1, 2022

The grave was hard to find - but it's worth it!
A path begins in the bend below Wideford Hill - There is a small car park here. The path leads a little downwards to the grave. It's lonely there in the wasteland - a little scary - there's a hole in the ground with a hatch to slide and a lock.
Don't forget the flashlight!

Access to the chamber is now through the roof. The original entrance, which is in danger of collapsing, is blocked. Spacious side cells branch off inside the main chamber.

- en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wideford_Hill_chambered_cairn
- historicenvironment.scot/visit-a-place/places/wideford-hill-chambered-cairn

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Bear S.

August 17, 2024

There is a flashlight in a box at the grave that you can borrow for your visit.

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Elevation 130 m

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

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Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

1. St Magnus Cathedral – Kirkwall Town Hall loop from Kirkwall

2. Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint – View from Wideford Hill loop from Kirkwall

3. Narrow Alleys of Kirkwall – Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint loop from Kirkwall

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