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Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint – View from Wideford Hill loop from Kirkwall

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Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint – View from Wideford Hill loop from Kirkwall

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint – View from Wideford Hill loop from Kirkwall

03:29

12.3km

270m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.64 km

Muddasdal Walk

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5.63 km

Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint

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Wideford Hill is 225 meters high and from up here you have a great view in all directions. The ascent past the many sheep is worth it!

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5.71 km

View from Wideford Hill

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From here we had a great view of our ship at the pier.

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5.94 km

Wideford Chambered Cairn Car Park

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Next to the parking lot, this small sign points the way to the Cairn.

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6.77 km

Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

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Cairn can be entered via a ladder using the touch provided in the box. Careful, it’s 5,100 years old.

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12.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.35 km

2.73 km

2.39 km

1.29 km

498 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

3.19 km

1.65 km

1.35 km

808 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Monday 22 June

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Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint – View from Wideford Hill loop from Kirkwall

Muddasdal Walk

Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint

View from Wideford Hill

Wideford Chambered Cairn Car Park

Wideford Hill Chambered Cairn

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