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Brough of Birsay Causeway – Earl's Palace Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

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Brough of Birsay Causeway – Earl's Palace Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

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Brough of Birsay Causeway – Earl's Palace Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

01:53

7.22km

60m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14 m

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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1.92 km

Brough of Birsay Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the Brough of Birsay there are cliffs, birds, an old Viking settlement and the lighthouse.

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2.05 km

Cliffs and Brough of Birsay Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic cliffs, including the spectacular and narrow inlet of Birsay Geo, enroute to the Birsay lighthouse.

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2.74 km

Brough of Birsay Norse and Pictish Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

The settlement can only be reached via a jetty that is not accessible at high tide. Only accessible at low tide. Be sure to check the tide table, e.g. here:

metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gft8ks291#?forecastChoice=weather&date=2024-08-15

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3.01 km

Brough of Birsay Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

It's a tidal island so only accessible for around two hours either side of low tide, and it's linked to a headland by a concrete causeway (240 meter - 790 feet) visible only when the sea retreats.

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4.46 km

Whalebone at Point of Nether Queena

Highlight • Natural Monument

The whalebone is found on the Point of Nether Queena, North of Skipi / Skiba geo.

The lichen covered bone is from a baleen whale washed ashore in about 1876.

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6.24 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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7.13 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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7.22 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.85 km

1.71 km

425 m

229 m

Surfaces

2.89 km

1.94 km

1.88 km

297 m

196 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

12°C

58 %

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Brough of Birsay Causeway – Earl's Palace Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

St. Magnus Church Birsay

Brough of Birsay Lighthouse

Cliffs and Brough of Birsay Lighthouse

Brough of Birsay Norse and Pictish Settlement

Brough of Birsay Causeway

Whalebone at Point of Nether Queena

View of the Brough of Birsay

Earl's Palace Birsay

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