Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Login or Signup

Running trails & routes

Dr John Rae Statue – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

Running trails & routes

Dr John Rae Statue – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

Moderate

5.0

(1)

43

runners

Dr John Rae Statue – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

01:03

9.68km

70m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

10 m

Stromness Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Structure

From Stromness to Scarborough on the mainland. It took about 2.5 hours. Boarding was uncomplicated. The staff were always friendly and helpful.

Translated by Google •

Tip by

2

277 m

Dr John Rae Statue

Highlight • Monument

John Rae (1813 - 1893) was a Scottish surgeon who explored parts of Northern Canada.
Rae explored the Gulf of Boothia, northwest of Hudson Bay, from 1846 to 1847, and …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

3

904 m

Khyber Pass Alley

Highlight • Trail

The narrow passages and roads and the private yards on the bank side are fascinating, as is the network of steep streets and paths that lead up to the hill. …

Translated by Google •

Tip by

4

1.52 km

Lanes of Stromness

Highlight • Settlement

Enjoy the wee shops, the cobblestones but watch out for quiet cars!

Tip by

5

1.68 km

Loo's Well

Highlight • Other

6

7.51 km

NorthLink Ferry

Highlight • Other

If you're timing is right you can follow the shop as she heads into port with the spectacular backdrop of Hoy.

Tip by

B

9.68 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.50 km

2.14 km

2.02 km

1.10 km

824 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.36 km

1.91 km

1.73 km

1.57 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Nothing selected – click and drag below to see the stats for a specific part of the route.

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by Foreca

Sunday 24 May

15°C

10°C

31 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 29.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

Our route recommendations are based on thousands of hikes, rides, and runs completed by other people on komoot.

Navigate

Send to Phone

Save

Edit route

Download GPX

Move start point

Print

Share

Embed on a website

Report an Issue

Nearby routes

6

Cuilags, Old Man of Hoy and Rackwick running loop — Orkney Islands

02:19h

20.8km

600m

5.0

68

The Crantit Trail – Scapa Beach loop from Kirkwall

00:39h

6.31km

40m

5.0

47

Scapa Beach – Kirkwall Bus Station loop from Kirkwall

01:05h

10.5km

50m

5.0

43

Dr John Rae Statue – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

01:03h

9.68km

70m

30

Farmhouse Near Scapa Beach – Scapa Beach loop from Scapa Distillery

00:38h

6.12km

30m

22

View from Wideford Hill – Wideford Hill Summit Viewpoint loop from Kirkwall

00:59h

8.55km

230m

4.0

20

Narrow Alleys of Kirkwall – Kirkwall Baptist Church loop from Kirkwall

01:01h

9.72km

80m

22

Scapa Beach – HMS Royal Oak Memorial loop from Kirkwall

00:28h

4.56km

20m

5.0

26

Orkney Library and Archive – Junction Road Sea Wall loop from Kirkwall

00:41h

6.62km

20m

5.0

17

View of Bay of Carness loop from Kirkwall

00:28h

4.49km

40m

16

Lanes of Stromness – Warebeth Beach loop from Stromness

00:50h

7.77km

70m

3.0

16

Twatt Church – Barony Mill loop from Earl's Palace

01:05h

10.5km

60m