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Faraclett Head Cairn

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Faraclett Head Cairn

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Faraclett Head Cairn

Name: Faraclett Head Cairn
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Location: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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1. Faraclett Head circular, Rousay — Orkney Islands

3.79km

01:04

80m

Intermediate hike. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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Easy Hike

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Intermediate Hike

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

Expert Hike

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

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Adie

May 2, 2023

The stone cairn marks the Northern summit of Faraclett Head, actually a couple of metres lower than the Southern high point (I think).

In season you may find yourself dive-bombed by Arctic Skuas.

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Location: Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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