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Egilsay Island tour — Orkney Islands

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United Kingdom

Scotland

Orkney islands

Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay

Egilsay Island tour — Orkney Islands

Moderate

hikers

Egilsay Island tour — Orkney Islands

02:47

10.7km

80m

Hiking

Explore the peaceful, low-lying landscape of Egilsay Island on this moderate hiking tour. The 6.6-mile (10.7 km) route, with a gentle elevation gain of 253 feet (77 metres), takes about 2 hours and 47 minutes to complete. You will walk through rolling farmlands and along a beautiful shoreline, passing sandy…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Ferry Terminal

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Egilsay Ferry Pier

Highlight • Structure

The pier at Egilsay offers you the shelter of a small waiting room and public toilets. The nearby community centre (approx 800 metres away - carry straight on at the …

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1.90 km

North and South Geo of Canquoy

Highlight • Viewpoint

The path ends at a small gate, leading into this wonderful sandy inlet, at the South Geo of Canquoy, with the North Geo close-by.

White sands, rock and sea come together to make a perfect composition.

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5.92 km

The Graand Wetlands and Wildflowers, Onziebust RSPB Reserve

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The Southern tip of the Onziebust RSPB reserve features wetlands and wildflowers, with views over the Loch. Plenty of waders, gannets and other sea-birds to be spotted.

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9.35 km

St Magnus Church Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Magnus was killed between 1116 and 1118. The kirk was built some twenty years later, after he was declared a saint.

The bell-tower originally stood 20 metres high and acted …

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10.7 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.65 km

3.64 km

1.35 km

Surfaces

5.65 km

3.06 km

1.93 km

Elevation

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Monday 25 May

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