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Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Sandy Loch & Old Man of Hoy from East Linksness Ferry Terminal — Orkney Islands

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Orkney islands

Graemsay, Hoy And Walls

Sandy Loch & Old Man of Hoy from East Linksness Ferry Terminal — Orkney Islands

Hard

5.0

(7)

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Sandy Loch & Old Man of Hoy from East Linksness Ferry Terminal — Orkney Islands

05:53

21.2km

390m

Hiking

Embark on a difficult 13.2-mile (21.2 km) hike across the wild landscapes of Hoy, featuring a challenging 1267-foot (386 metres) elevation gain that typically takes 5 hours and 53 minutes to complete. The terrain is varied and demanding, with steep, exposed hill ground and high clifftops. You will traverse moorland…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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329 m

Benethill Cafe

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Open April until end of September . Great range - also beer wines and spirits!!

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3.08 km

Sandy Loch

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A glorious walk! Highly recommend.

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5.92 km

Rackwick to Moaness Path, Isle of Hoy

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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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7.91 km

View of Rackwick Bay

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If you are walking or cycling, you may try to keep an eye on all sides as far as you can. After all, beautiful panoramas can pop up on all …

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10.6 km

Old Man of Hoy

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

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13.5 km

RSPB Scotland Hoy Information Board

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At 3,926 hectares, Hoy is the largest RSPB Scotland nature reserve in Orkney and is home to an impressive array of wildlife.
Most of the reserve consists of wild heathland …

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21.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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14.6 km

4.77 km

1.11 km

617 m

Surfaces

7.81 km

6.82 km

3.91 km

1.48 km

1.11 km

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Benethill Cafe

Sandy Loch

Rackwick to Moaness Path, Isle of Hoy

View of Rackwick Bay

Old Man of Hoy

RSPB Scotland Hoy Information Board

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