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Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

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Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

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Hoy & Graemsay loop using the ferry from Stromness — Orkney

02:36

43.6km

270m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 0 m for 4.11 km

After 10.9 km for 4.30 km

After 32.7 km for 6.52 km

Waypoints

A

Start point

Ferry Terminal

4.19 km

Graemsay Ferry Terminal

Ferry Terminal

15.3 km

Ferry Terminal

Ferry Terminal

3

15.3 km

Bennethill Cafe, Hoy

Highlight • Cafe

A very welcome cafe on a trip to Hoy. Great views, no bike safety issues and friendly staff.
Great selection of local and homemade food and drink that changes with …

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4

24.8 km

Rackwick Bay and Access to the Old Man of Hoy

Highlight • Beach

A stunning windswept and wild location, amazing views of the crashing sea on the rocky coast, giant cliffs and a sandy beach.
The Rackwick youth hostel managed by Hostelling Scotland …

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40.7 km

Public Water Fountain

Public Water Fountain

6

42.8 km

Stromness Old Town

Highlight • Settlement

Stromness is a village on Mainland, Orkney (Scotland), located by a natural harbor on the south-west side of the island. The name of the village is probably derived from the …

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B

43.6 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

14.9 km

3.98 km

3.47 km

1.56 km

547 m

260 m

Surfaces

20.1 km

13.3 km

4.39 km

4.19 km

1.62 km

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Sunday 8 November

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Comments

August 25, 2022,Orkney - North Hoy and Graemsay - 2022-08-25

Beautiful scenery and a great day for cycling. Enjoy the sun while you can.

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