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Harray And Sandwick

Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

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Scotland
Orkney islands
Harray And Sandwick

Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

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Earl's Palace Birsay – View of the Brough of Birsay loop from Quoyloo

01:32

24.6km

230m

Cycling

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

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

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Parking

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7.79 km

Barony Mill

Highlight • Historical Site

The last functioning watermill in the Orkneys. 5,000 year old "primitive" grain is processed here. The miller, who has extensive knowledge, leads tours of the mill for £5 per person. Well worth seeing.

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2

9.20 km

Palace Stores Birsay

Highlight • Cafe

3

9.24 km

St. Magnus Church Birsay

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was founded in 1064 AD. Unfortunately, it has been restored to such an extent that it has only limited charm.

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4

9.32 km

Earl's Palace Birsay

Highlight • Castle

Built between 1569 & 1574 this was the palace, castle and home of the Earl of Orkney in the late 1500's. Its use was short lived however with the overthrow …

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5

10.2 km

Brough of Birsay Tidal Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

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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6

10.2 km

View of the Brough of Birsay

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views from the point. To the South you will see the high cliffs of Marwick Head, and can probably just make out the stone tower of the Kitchener Memorial. …

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7

16.2 km

Kirbuster Farm Museum

Highlight • Monument

open March - Oct, free admission

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8

18.6 km

Twatt Church

Highlight • Religious Site

The name of the village to which this church belongs comes from the Old Norse þveit, meaning 'small plot of land'. The Norse word commonly produces the place name element …

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20.9 km

The Loons and Loch of Banks

Nature Reserve

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24.6 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

3.99 km

102 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

17.3 km

7.15 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 11 November

9°C

4°C

64 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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