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Stromness Old Town – Bay of Skaill loop from Stromness

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Stromness Old Town – Bay of Skaill loop from Stromness

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Stromness Old Town – Bay of Skaill loop from Stromness

01:34

24.5km

290m

Cycling

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

Last updated: June 21, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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411 m

View of Stromness

Highlight • Settlement

stromness-orkney.co.uk

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656 m

Stromness Old Town

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Stromness is a village on Mainland, Orkney (Scotland), located by a natural harbor on the south-west side of the island. The name of the village is probably derived from the …

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12.4 km

Skara Brae Neolithic Settlement and Visitor Centre

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Skara Brae is Europes most complete Neolithic village. The site consists of 10 clustered houses made of flagstones in earthern dams that support the walls. The houses had stone hearths, …

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12.7 km

Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre

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The Neolithic village of Skara Brae is located near the white beach of Skaill Bay. Uncovered by a storm in 1850, the site provides a remarkable insight into life on …

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13.3 km

Bay of Skaill

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Beautiful sandy beach sat below the ancient neolithic village of Skara Brae. Perfect spot for a dip and a picnic.

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24.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

7.03 km

1.33 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.9 km

5.70 km

847 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 29 August

14°C

11°C

34 %

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Stromness Old Town – Bay of Skaill loop from Stromness

View of Stromness

Stromness Old Town

Skara Brae Neolithic Settlement and Visitor Centre

Skara Brae Neolithic Village & Visitor Centre

Bay of Skaill

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