Stromness Old Town – Kirkwall Highlights loop from Kirkwall
Stromness Old Town – Kirkwall Highlights loop from Kirkwall
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Stromness Old Town – Kirkwall Highlights loop from Kirkwall
03:20
54.8km
390m
Cycling
Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 22, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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15.3 km
Maeshowe Chambered Cairn
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Inconspicuous from the outside - very impressive …
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23.3 km
Stromness Old Town
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24.0 km
Dr John Rae Statue
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Rae explored the Gulf of Boothia, northwest of Hudson Bay, from 1846 to 1847, and …
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24.7 km
Lanes of Stromness
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26.3 km
View of Stromness
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49.7 km
View of the Orkney Islands
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54.4 km
Kirkwall Highlights
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54.5 km
Cycle Orkney Bike Shop and Rental
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54.8 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
49.5 km
4.90 km
382 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
53.4 km
1.36 km
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Elevation
Highest point (90 m)
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Weather
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Thursday 23 July
16°C
12°C
98 %
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Max wind speed: 38.0 km/h
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Comments
Due to the sometimes very strong wind and the limited time available, we decided to use ebikes for once 🤔
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