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

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

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

00:45

6.75km

40m

Running

Moderate run. 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 28, 2026

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Parking

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313 m

Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Small Campsite between the Loch of Boardhouse and the sea.

- orkney.com/listings/birsay-campsite
- campingscotland.com/campsites/birsay-outdoor-centre-campsite

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2.28 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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2.40 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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3.29 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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3.29 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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5.73 km

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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6.75 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.86 km

1.83 km

1.07 km

999 m

976 m

Surfaces

3.61 km

2.35 km

582 m

194 m

Elevation

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Wednesday 27 May

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

Birsay Outdoor Centre Campsite

Palace Stores Birsay

St. Magnus Church Birsay

Earl's Palace Birsay

Brough of Birsay Tidal Island

View of the Brough of Birsay

Barony Mill

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