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Kirkwall And St Ola

Scapa Beach – Orkney Library and Archive loop from Kirkwall

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Kirkwall And St Ola

Scapa Beach – Orkney Library and Archive loop from Kirkwall

Moderate

5.0

(1)

49

runners

Scapa Beach – Orkney Library and Archive loop from Kirkwall

01:06

10.6km

50m

Running

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

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.61 km

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

Highlight • Beach

Scapa Beach at the end of Scapa Bay is a wide sandy beach with views out to Scapa Flow. There is likely to be plenty of sea traffic to watch …

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2

2.65 km

Scapa Beach

Highlight • Beach

3

2.93 km

Scapa Beach Anchor and Coastal Art

Highlight • Structure

4

2.95 km

5

3.16 km

6

5.95 km

Cycle Orkney Bike Shop and Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

A useful place if you're on the Island. They are a main dealer for some top brands so can sell you a new bike, supply upgrades or spares and help …

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7

6.05 km

Orkney Library and Archive

Highlight • Structure

This is where the shuttle bus for the AIDA ends and begins

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8

6.17 km

Kirkwall Fire Station

Highlight • Rest Area

B

10.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.08 km

2.56 km

1.95 km

1.50 km

497 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

2.61 km

2.11 km

115 m

< 100 m

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Weather

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Tuesday 10 November

9°C

4°C

39 %

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

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