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Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Orkney islands

Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

Hard

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Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

02:19

20.8km

600m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: June 8, 2024

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Includes an off-grid segment

Navigation instructions may be limited.

After 2.84 km for 3.73 km

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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10.0 km

Old Man of Hoy

Highlight • Climb

Created by the sea eroding the cliff surrounding it, the Old Man of Hoy is less than 400 years old.

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14.2 km

Rackwick Burn and Ford of Hoy

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

This pretty path through the glen from Rackwick to Hoy follows Rackwick Burn, the Ford of Hoy is the point where you can cross the burn.

There are some wonderful …

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20.8 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.78 km

4.96 km

3.80 km

3.47 km

550 m

277 m

Surfaces

8.18 km

4.10 km

4.02 km

3.40 km

1.14 km

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

13°C

5°C

55 %

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