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St Margaret's Hope Bay – Sands of Wright Beach loop from St Margaret's Hope

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St Margaret's Hope Bay – Sands of Wright Beach loop from St Margaret's Hope

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St Margaret's Hope Bay – Sands of Wright Beach loop from St Margaret's Hope

00:35

8.77km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

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Bus stop

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84 m

St Margaret's Hope Bay

Highlight • Settlement

St Margaret's Hope is the main town on the Orkney island of South Ronaldsay. The small town lies in a sheltered bay and features an attractive waterfront, a gift shop …

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3.40 km

Sands of Wright Beach

Highlight • Rest Area

In season, this crescent beach area is full of wildflowers. Facilities include a parking area and toilet block.

Every August the annual Boy's Ploughing Match is held here, where the …

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8.77 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.42 km

1.01 km

328 m

Surfaces

4.15 km

3.27 km

1.34 km

Elevation

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Thursday 2 July

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St Margaret's Hope Bay – Sands of Wright Beach loop from St Margaret's Hope

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Sands of Wright Beach

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