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Stromness

Orkney mainland loop From Stromness

Intermediate

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Orkney mainland loop From Stromness

04:18

71.9km

580m

Intermediate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Start point

Ferry Terminal

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1

11.6 km

The neolithic coastal settlement of Skara Brae has world heritage status. The visitor centre managed by Historic Scotland has a lot of information.

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2

24.1 km

The Brough of Birsay is a tidal island only accessible by causeway at low tide. You can ride across but there aren't any roads on the island so you will …

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3

43.1 km

Beautiful and wild sandy beach in the crook of the Aiker Ness headland. Perfect spot for a rest and maybe some lunch.

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4

64.5 km

Built over 5000 years ago this was once an important site with 12 huge standing stones, a hearth in the centre and a series of ditches and smaller stones around …

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71.9 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

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40.5 km

25.4 km

5.78 km

259 m

Surfaces

59.3 km

7.68 km

4.92 km

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