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Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

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Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

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Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

01:32

24.6km

230m

Cycling

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 22, 2026

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6.96 km

Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Small Campsite between the Loch of Boardhouse and the sea.

- orkney.com/listings/birsay-campsite
- campingscotland.com/campsites/birsay-outdoor-centre-campsite

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7.86 km

Barony Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The last functioning watermill in the Orkneys. 5,000 year old "primitive" grain is processed here. The miller, who has extensive knowledge, leads tours of the mill for £5 per person. Well worth seeing.

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9.27 km

Palace Stores Birsay

Highlight • Cafe

9.31 km

St. Magnus Church Birsay

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was founded in 1064 AD. Unfortunately, it has been restored to such an extent that it has only limited charm.

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9.39 km

Earl's Palace Birsay

Highlight • Castle

Built between 1569 & 1574 this was the palace, castle and home of the Earl of Orkney in the late 1500's. Its use was short lived however with the overthrow …

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10.3 km

Brough of Birsay Tidal Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Brough of Birsay is a tidal island only accessible by causeway at low tide. You can ride across but there aren't any roads on the island so you will …

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10.3 km

View of the Brough of Birsay

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views from the point. To the South you will see the high cliffs of Marwick Head, and can probably just make out the stone tower of the Kitchener Memorial. …

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18.6 km

Twatt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The name of the village to which this church belongs comes from the Old Norse þveit, meaning 'small plot of land'. The Norse word commonly produces the place name element …

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21.0 km

The Loons and Loch of Banks

Nature Reserve

24.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.6 km

3.78 km

247 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.4 km

6.92 km

219 m

< 100 m

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Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite

Barony Mill

Palace Stores Birsay

St. Magnus Church Birsay

Earl's Palace Birsay

Brough of Birsay Tidal Island

View of the Brough of Birsay

Twatt Church

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