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Orkney West Mainland loop from Stromness

Orkney West Mainland loop from Stromness

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Orkney West Mainland loop from Stromness

05:31

102km

820m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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11.6 km

Skara Brae Neolithic Settlement and Visitor Centre

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Skara Brae is Europes most complete Neolithic village. The site consists of 10 clustered houses made of flagstones in earthern dams that support the walls. The houses had stone hearths, …

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23.6 km

Birsay Bay Tearoom

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A great little tearoom with wonderful views over the Brough of Birsay. They sell a good selection of drinks, snacks, cakes and meals. The menu changes to reflect the seasons …

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24.9 km

Brough of Birsay Tidal Island

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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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44.0 km

Sands of Evie Beach

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Beautiful and wild sandy beach in the crook of the Aiker Ness headland. Perfect spot for a rest and maybe some lunch.
If you can ride to the end of …

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102 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.0 km

33.7 km

5.85 km

939 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

94.6 km

4.88 km

2.98 km

Elevation

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Highest point (90 m)

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Weather

Monday 25 May

13°C

8°C

2 %

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