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Burwick Pier – The Churchill Barriers loop from Cara Road End

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Burwick Pier – The Churchill Barriers loop from Cara Road End

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Burwick Pier – The Churchill Barriers loop from Cara Road End

03:01

49.5km

420m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Burwick Pier is located on the southernmost tip of South Ronaldsay island. It's the Orkney landing point for passengers and cyclists on the John O'Groats Ferry. Ferries run daily, and you can find the times on the site... jogferry.co.uk/Ferry.aspx

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The Churchill Barriers

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Churchill Barriers and Shipwrecks

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The Churchill Barriers were built between Mainland & the islands of South Ronaldsay to protect the important navel harbour of Scapa Flow. Block ships were originally used and the sunken …

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View of the Churchill Barriers

Highlight • Historical Site

Here you can enjoy great views over the well-known Churchill Barriers. The barriers were built in 1945 and act as a causeway connecting the Orkney mainland with the isles of Lamb Holm, Glimps Holm, Burray and South Ronaldsay.

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Shipwreck in Weddell Sound

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In the often storm-tossed seas of the Atlantic lies the Scapa Flow off the Orkney Islands, which belong to Scotland. A very special stretch of water measuring more than 300 …

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