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Harray And Sandwick

St Peter's Church, Sandwick – Bay of Skaill loop from St Peter's Sandwick Parish War Memorial

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Harray And Sandwick

St Peter's Church, Sandwick – Bay of Skaill loop from St Peter's Sandwick Parish War Memorial

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St Peter's Church, Sandwick – Bay of Skaill loop from St Peter's Sandwick Parish War Memorial

02:05

7.86km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 2, 2026

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78 m

St Peter's Church, Sandwick

Highlight • Religious Site

Set in a rugged and exposed location, St Peter's offers commanding views over Skaill Bay with Skara Brae in the distance. A simple building, the church's only exterior decoration is …

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7.22 km

Bay of Skaill

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Beautiful sandy beach sat below the ancient neolithic village of Skara Brae. Perfect spot for a dip and a picnic.

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7.86 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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7.47 km

406 m

Surfaces

6.70 km

765 m

406 m

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Thursday 12 November

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3°C

32 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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