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Short Walks on the Orkney Islands
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, StronsayDifficulty
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 RousayISBN
9781786311931
Availability
Published
Published
27 May 2024
Reprinted
28 Jun 2024
Edition
First
Pages
96
Size
17.20 x 11.60 x .60cm
Weight
120g
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Overview
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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.
What sets this guidebook apart from the rest?
- 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
Our Short Walks guides 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!
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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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