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South Ronaldsay

Sands of Wright Beach – Balfour Coast Battery loop from St Margaret's Hope

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South Ronaldsay

Sands of Wright Beach – Balfour Coast Battery loop from St Margaret's Hope

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Sands of Wright Beach – Balfour Coast Battery loop from St Margaret's Hope

03:29

12.9km

160m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

1

133 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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2

3.46 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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3

6.19 km

Hoxa Head Battery and Coastal View

Highlight • Monument

Lovely spot to cycle out to. There and back route as apparent loop is not possible as track closed across a farm, which is fair enough. Lots of lovely birds to see in the grass

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4

6.84 km

Balfour Coast Battery

Highlight • Historical Site

In WW2 Balfour Battery was paired with Buchanan Battery on Flotta, to guard the boom defence across the sound to discourage attacks against vessels at anchor in Scapa Flow. A …

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5

10.1 km

View of Hoxa Sound

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide you can walk on the rocks and crunchy seaweed

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B

12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.47 km

3.13 km

1.87 km

484 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

3.85 km

3.55 km

1.23 km

329 m

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