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Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

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Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

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Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

02:36

43.6km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 0 m for 4.11 km

After 10.9 km for 4.30 km

After 32.7 km for 6.52 km

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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4.19 km

Graemsay Ferry Terminal

Ferry Terminal

15.3 km

Ferry Terminal

15.3 km

Bennethill Cafe, Hoy

Highlight • Cafe

A very welcome cafe on a trip to Hoy. Great views, no bike safety issues and friendly staff.
Great selection of local and homemade food and drink that changes with …

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24.8 km

Rackwick Bay and Access to the Old Man of Hoy

Highlight • Beach

A stunning windswept and wild location, amazing views of the crashing sea on the rocky coast, giant cliffs and a sandy beach.
The Rackwick youth hostel managed by Hostelling Scotland …

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40.7 km

Public Water Fountain

42.8 km

Stromness Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Stromness is a village on Mainland, Orkney (Scotland), located by a natural harbor on the south-west side of the island. The name of the village is probably derived from the …

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43.6 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

14.9 km

3.83 km

3.27 km

1.57 km

544 m

467 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

12.7 km

5.12 km

4.23 km

1.65 km

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Thursday 7 May

11°C

5°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 31.0 km/h

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Trail Reviews

loco dunko

August 25, 2022, Orkney - North Hoy and Graemsay - 2022-08-25

Beautiful scenery and a great day for cycling. Enjoy the sun while you can.

Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

Bennethill Cafe, Hoy

Rackwick Bay and Access to the Old Man of Hoy

Stromness Old Town

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