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Standing Stones of Stenness – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Standing Stones of Stenness – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

Moderate

4.7

(3)

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Standing Stones of Stenness – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

02:22

40.3km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 37.0 km for 4 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.8 km

Standing Stones of Stenness

Highlight • Historical Site

Stones of Stenness, also called Standing Stones of Stenness, is a henge stone circle monument dating from the Neolithic Age, located on the southeast side of Loch of Stenness on …

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15.9 km

View of Loch of Stenness

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Wonderful expanse… pure nature

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35.4 km

Highland Park Distillery

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Here you can buy good single malt whisky, including rare editions.

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37.0 km

Bishop's Palace Information Plaque

Highlight • Monument

37.1 km

Kirkwall is the largest town on Scotland's beautiful northern archipelago of Orkney. In this bustling town, there are many wonderful places to discover, including cafés, restaurants, bars, museums, a cathedral, and many other historic landmarks.

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37.2 km

St Magnus Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

St. Magnus Cathedral is located in Kirkwall on Orkney. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus. It houses the mortal remains. The cathedral is also known as "The Light of the North." Inside the cathedral, bluish light shines (see photo).

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37.3 km

Kirkwall Town Centre

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The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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40.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.9 km

15.9 km

4.99 km

1.36 km

1.13 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

29.2 km

7.06 km

2.63 km

1.24 km

167 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 11 July

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Standing Stones of Stenness – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

Standing Stones of Stenness

View of Loch of Stenness

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Bishop's and Earl's Palaces

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