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Roseness and the Bay of Cornquoy — Orkney Islands

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Roseness and the Bay of Cornquoy — Orkney Islands

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4.6

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Roseness and the Bay of Cornquoy — Orkney Islands

01:10

4.49km

20m

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Explore the easy coastal paths of Roseness and the Bay of Cornquoy on the Orkney Islands. This 2.8-mile (4.5 km) hike, with a gentle 77 feet (23 metres) of elevation gain, takes about 1 hour and 9 minutes to complete, offering a peaceful escape. You will walk on a mix…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.29 km

Hole of Ness Sea Cave

Highlight • Cave

The Hole of Ness is an awesome gloup, or collapsed sea-cave. The edge is over-hanging and unstable, so don't be tempted to go for a closer look.

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2.09 km

Roseness Beacon Monument

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The tall square stone tower, topped with a double wooden cross, was built in 1867 on top of / at the head end of a Neolithic long cairn.

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2.31 km

Roseness Lighthouse

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Roseness Lighthouse (also referred to a little confusingly as Roseness Beacon) was originally built in 1905, but the original cast-iron light was replaced in 1983.

In the distance it looks …

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4.28 km

Cornquoy Bay Treats

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Cornquoy Bay Treats offers homebakes, chutneys, drinks and supplies. You won't want to pass this by!

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4.49 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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3.36 km

573 m

529 m

Surfaces

3.36 km

573 m

529 m

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Tuesday 1 September

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Hole of Ness Sea Cave

Roseness Beacon Monument

Roseness Lighthouse

Cornquoy Bay Treats

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