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Firth And Stenness

Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement – Standing Stones of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

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Firth And Stenness

Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement – Standing Stones of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

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Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement – Standing Stones of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

01:28

5.75km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

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Bus stop

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629 m

View of Loch of Stenness

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Wonderful expanse… pure nature

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1.06 km

Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement

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Barnhouse, also called Barnhouse Settlement, is a Neolithic settlement located on the southwestern side of Loch of Harray on Mainland, one of Scotland's Orkney Islands. The settlement is part of …

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1.32 km

Standing Stones of Stenness

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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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1.50 km

The Watch Stone

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The Watch Stone, also spelled Watchstone, is a standing stone or menhir from the Neolithic period, standing between the Loch of Stenness and the Loch of Harray on Mainland, one …

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2.70 km

Comet Stone

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Single standing stone called 'Comet Stone' - about 140 meters SE from the Ring of Brodgar.

- nessofbrodgar.co.uk/comet-stone
- megalithic.co.uk/article.php?sid=53

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3.06 km

Salt Knowe Burial Mound

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Small burial mound nearby the Ring of Brodgar - Highest point nearby to view nearly the whole circle of stones.
orkneyjar.com/history/brodgar/saltknowe.htm

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5.75 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.57 km

1.16 km

511 m

389 m

113 m

Surfaces

3.64 km

1.79 km

321 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

15°C

8°C

82 %

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Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement – Standing Stones of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

View of Loch of Stenness

Barnhouse Neolithic Settlement

Standing Stones of Stenness

The Watch Stone

Comet Stone

Salt Knowe Burial Mound

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