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15 Short Walks on the Orkney Islands

ISBN

9781786311931

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Published

27 May 2024

Reprinted

28 Jun 2024

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

120g

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Discover 15 of the best short walks on the Orkney Islands. Each walk comes with easy-to-read Ordnance Survey maps, clear route description and lots of images, plus information on local beauty spots and tasty refreshment stops. No challenging terrain or complicated navigation means walks can be enjoyed by everyone.

Seasons

The best time to fully enjoy the wildlife on these islands is May to July, but the scenery is spectacular year round and the archaeological sites are quieter off-season.

Centres

Kirkwall, Stromness, Rousay, Hoy, Westray, Eday, Stronsay

Difficulty

The walks in this book are easy to follow and mostly on good paths, but there are sections that are pathless, and occasionally boggy, especially after rain. None of the clifftop walks have fences or barriers so care is needed.

Must See

The Neolithic village site of Skara Brae; the Old Man of Hoy; the lovely old town of Kirkwall; the seabird cities of Marwick Head and Noup Head; spectacular coastal cliff scenery and stunning sandy beaches; Mid Howe Broch and Chambered Cairn on the island of Rousay

ISBN

9781786311931

Availability

Published

27 May 2024

Reprinted

28 Jun 2024

Edition

First

Pages

Size

17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm

Weight

120g

Delivery & Returns

Overview

Would you like to explore the best of the Orkney Islands? This guidebook covers 15 of the best short walks in the area (between 3.5 and 10.5km), including Kirkwall Town, Skara Brae, Brough of Deerness, Marwick Head, Stromness, the Old Man of Hoy, Graemsay, Rousay, Eday, Westray and Stronsay.

Why choose this guidebook?

Easy to moderate walks suitable for almost everyone
Short climbs but no challenging terrain
Numbered points which tie maps to clear route description
Details of public toilets and refreshments along the route
Route Summary Table to help you choose your walk

Cicerone’s Short Walks guidebooks contain everything you need to get outdoors and discover the best of an area. The short walks are perfect if you’re new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Let the adventures begin!

Table of Contents

CONTENTS

Location of walks

Map key

Using this guide

Route summary table

Introduction

Walking on the Orkney Islands

Special things to see

Bases and places to stay

Getting there and around

The walks

1. Kirkwall town trail and the Peerie Sea

2. Wideford Hill and chambered cairn

3. Skara Brae and the Bay of Skaill

4. Brough of Deerness and Mull Head

5. Marwick Head

6. Brough of Birsay and the Earl’s Palace

7. Yesnaby Castle and the Brough of Bigging

8. Stromness and the Sands of Warebeth

9. Hoy: The Old Man of Hoy

10. Graemsay: Island circuit

11. Rousay: Mid Howe Cairn and Broch

12. Rousay: Faraclett Head

13. Eday: Ward Hill

14. Westray: Noup Head

15. Stronsay: Vat of Kirbuster

Useful information

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By Graham Uney

Graham runs Graham Uney Mountaineering from his home in Bampton in the Lake District where he offers skills courses for walkers and climbers, along with providing a range of qualifications for the national governing body Mountain Training. Graham also offers guided walking holidays in the UK, and treks in Nepal. Graham has had 19 books published to date. He is a freelance journalist and photographer.Outside work Graham enjoys learning to play the guitar, live music, travel, and dog walking.

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