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

Way Types

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

Elevation

Weather

Today

Monday 15 December

8°C

4°C

11 %

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