RoutesPlannerFeaturesUpdates
App
Login or Signup
Get the App
Login or Signup
Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Firth And Stenness

Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Ring of Brodgar

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Firth And Stenness

Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Ring of Brodgar

Moderate

3

riders

Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Ring of Brodgar

01:41

28.1km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 3, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

Get Directions
1

133 m

Standing Stones of Stenness

Highlight • Historical Site

Stones of Stenness, also called Standing Stones of Stenness, is a henge stone circle monument dating from the Neolithic Age, located on the southeast side of Loch of Stenness on …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

237 m

View of Loch of Stenness

Highlight • Viewpoint

Wonderful expanse… pure nature

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

1.62 km

Maeshowe Visitor Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

The Visitor Center provides the perfect opportunity to experience the incredible history and heritage of 5,000 years ago.
Located in the village of Stenness, just over a mile from the …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

12.3 km

View of Hoy

Highlight • Other

5

17.8 km

View of Scapa Beach

Highlight • Beach

Jump off the bike, take a rest, and enjoy wonderful views over to Scapa Beach, located just a mile or so from Kirkwall and Orkney's most popular beach.

Tip by

6

21.1 km

View South Over Hoy Sound

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

26.6 km

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

Highlight • Monument

Registration required. There is a shuttle bus service to the burial mound from the Maeshowe Visiting Centre. Guided tour with lots of information.
Inconspicuous from the outside - very impressive …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

B

28.1 km

End point

Parking

Loading

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

12.9 km

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.2 km

839 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation
Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Highest point (50 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Today

Wednesday 11 November

8°C

3°C

62 %

Additional weather tips

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

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Comments

guide_signup

Want to know more?

Sign up for a free komoot account to join the conversation.

Sign up for free

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Save
Edit route
Download GPX
Move start point
Print
Share
Embed on a website
Report an Issue
Report restricted access

Nearby routes

Hard

4.4

59

EuroVelo 12 - North Sea Cycle Route

03:07h

51.2km

460m

Explore
RoutesRoute plannerFeaturesRedeem a voucherHikesMTB TrailsRoad cycling routesBikepackingSitemap
Download the app
Follow Us on Socials

© komoot GmbH

Privacy Policy