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Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

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Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

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Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

01:41

28.1km

230m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

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Parking

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133 m

Standing Stones of Stenness

Highlight • Historical Site

Stones of Stenness, also called Standing Stones of Stenness, is a henge stone circle monument dating from the Neolithic Age, located on the southeast side of Loch of Stenness on …

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237 m

View of Loch of Stenness

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Wonderful expanse… pure nature

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1.62 km

Maeshowe Visitor Centre

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The Visitor Center provides the perfect opportunity to experience the incredible history and heritage of 5,000 years ago.
Located in the village of Stenness, just over a mile from the …

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12.3 km

View of Hoy

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17.8 km

View of Scapa Beach

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Jump off the bike, take a rest, and enjoy wonderful views over to Scapa Beach, located just a mile or so from Kirkwall and Orkney's most popular beach.

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21.1 km

View South Over Hoy Sound

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26.6 km

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

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Registration required. There is a shuttle bus service to the burial mound from the Maeshowe Visiting Centre. Guided tour with lots of information.
Inconspicuous from the outside - very impressive …

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28.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.2 km

12.6 km

332 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.1 km

858 m

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Sunday 24 May

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Standing Stones of Stenness – View of Loch of Stenness loop from Maes Howe

Standing Stones of Stenness

View of Loch of Stenness

Maeshowe Visitor Centre

View of Hoy

View of Scapa Beach

View South Over Hoy Sound

Maeshowe Chambered Cairn

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