Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

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811 m

Cycle Orkney Bike Shop and Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

A useful place if you're on the Island. They are a main dealer for some top brands so can sell you a new bike, supply upgrades or spares and help …

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3.46 km

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

Highlight • Beach

Scapa Beach at the end of Scapa Bay is a wide sandy beach with views out to Scapa Flow. There is likely to be plenty of sea traffic to watch …

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11.1 km

Waulkmill Bay Beach and RSPB Hobbister Reserve

Highlight • Natural

A beautiful sandy beach in the RSPB Habbister Reserve. Great for paddling and picnics but look out for the sea birds in the dune and saltmarsh habitats.

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35.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.1 km

15.7 km

725 m

145 m

106 m

Surfaces

33.7 km

1.86 km

233 m

Elevation

Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Saturday 29 November

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