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Orkney islands
Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Old Man of Hoy

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Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Old Man of Hoy

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Old Man of Hoy

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    Location: Graemsay, Hoy And Walls, Orkney islands, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    1. Rackwick to Old Man of Hoy — Orkney Islands

    9.03km

    02:32

    190m

    190m

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

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    2. Sandy Loch & Old Man of Hoy from East Linksness Ferry Terminal — Orkney Islands

    21.2km

    05:53

    390m

    390m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    3. Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick — Orkney Islands

    20.8km

    06:00

    600m

    600m

    Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.

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    July 6, 2023

    Created by the sea eroding the cliff surrounding it, the Old Man of Hoy is less than 400 years old.

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      July 6, 2023

      This 137 meter high rock formation in red sandstone (shaped like a pillar) was first climbed in 1966 by Chris Bonington, Easy Baillie and Tom Patey. It took them three days to reach the top. Today, most climbers only need a few hours.

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        November 8, 2021

        Impressive rock formation and one of the three seaside pillars which can be climbed (nog hiked!).

          February 8, 2019

          This is a brilliant peice of nature, you find stacks are quite common around the coastline of Scotland, but this is the most famous. A gentle stroll to the stack itself, then the work really begins in the climbing of it :)

            September 22, 2018

            Watch out for high winds as you reach the old man! The walk to it is deceivingly calm!!!

              February 15, 2019

              Breathtaking rock on which insane climbers can be observed climbing the top when the weather permits.

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                August 15, 2019

                Easy walk (2h return) from Rackwick Hostel.

                  November 6, 2022

                  Keep away from the edges. Danger of death 😂

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