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Orkney islands
Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

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Running trails & routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

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Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

02:19

20.8km

600m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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3.73 km in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Ferry Terminal

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1

10.0 km

View of the Old Man of Hoy

Highlight • Natural Monument

The most famous of the abundant stacks in the area, the Old Man of Hoy is also one of the tallest reaching 137 metres.

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2

14.2 km

Rackwick Burn and Ford of Hoy

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This pretty path through the glen from Rackwick to Hoy follows Rackwick Burn, the Ford of Hoy is the point where you can cross the burn.

There are some wonderful …

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20.8 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

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7.92 km

4.88 km

3.73 km

3.48 km

553 m

270 m

Surfaces

8.21 km

4.03 km

3.68 km

3.44 km

1.47 km

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