Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – St Magnus Cathedral loop from Kirkwall

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – St Magnus Cathedral loop from Kirkwall

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – St Magnus Cathedral loop from Kirkwall

01:44

38.1km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 7, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 36.1 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.31 km

Highland Park Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Here you can buy good single malt whisky, including rare editions.

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36.1 km

Bishop's Palace Information Plaque

Highlight • Monument

36.2 km

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

Highlight • Historical Site

The former glory can still be guessed well: The Earl's Palace in Kirkwall on Orkney is beauty and at the same time a lesson about abuse of power, decadence and …

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36.3 km

Kirkwall is the largest town on Scotland's beautiful northern archipelago of Orkney. In this bustling town, there are many wonderful places to discover, including cafés, restaurants, bars, museums, a cathedral, and many other historic landmarks.

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36.3 km

Kirkwall Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Worth seeing stopover

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36.4 km

St Magnus Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Magnus Cathedral is located in Kirkwall on Orkney. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus. It houses the mortal remains. The cathedral is also known as "The Light of the North." Inside the cathedral, bluish light shines (see photo).

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36.5 km

Kirkwall Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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