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how far are the individual walks! I can walk but i am a slow walker and i have to rest after about a mile.. i do have a walking stick. but am scared i will not be able to keep up with the group or slow every one down

Walking grade: Leisurely and Moderate. Walks on 4 days for around 3-4 hours. The longer walk from Stromness to Skara Brae is 4 to 5 hours. Walking on grassy trails and moorland paths on flat or undulating terrain. Surface can be rough and boggy with some steep sections though generally on the flat. Daily distances: Day 2: 3hrs 10km, Day 3: 3hrs 9km, Day 4: 4-5hrs 12.5km, Day 5: 1hr 3km, Day 6: 3-4hrs 9km. Total distance: 43.5 kilometres.

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Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands

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Seeing the wildlife birds and seals. The knowledge of the guide was excellent and helped bring it all to life.
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Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
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Itinerary

Day 1
Inverness to Kirkwall
Inverness to Kirkwall
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Orkney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive along northeast coast of the Highlands to Scrabster Port
- Ferry crossing across the Pentland Firth to Stromness
Optional Activities
- Dinner on the ferry
Landmarks
St Magnus Cathedral
Bishop's Palace
Earl's Palace
Day 2
Isle of Westray
Isle of Westray
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Orkney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Westray
- Circular coastal walk to Noup Head (approximately 3 hours, 9 kilometres/5.6 miles)
- Visit Noltland Castle ruins
- Ferry back to Kirkwall
Optional Activities
- Visit Pierowall Village
Landmarks
Noup Head
Noltland Castle
Pierowall Village
Day 3
Deerness Peninsula and Scapa Flow
Deerness Peninsula and Scapa Flow
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Orkney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Coastal walk on Deerness Peninsula (approximately 3 hours, 10 kilometres/6.2 miles)
- Visit Brough of Deerness
- Explore the Gloup
- Visit Covenanters Memorial
- Drive to Churchill Barriers and Scapa Flow
- Visit St Magnus Cathedral
Optional Activities
- Italian Chapel on Lambholm Island
Landmarks
Brough of Deerness
Gloup
Mull Head
Covenanters Memorial
Italian Chapel
Churchill Barriers
Scapa Flow
St Magnus Cathedral
Day 4
West Mainland to Skara Brae
West Mainland to Skara Brae
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Orkney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive to Stromness
- Coastal walk along west coastline of Mainland (approximately 4-5 hours, 12.5 kilometres/7.8 miles)
- Visit Skara Brae
Optional Activities
- Visit Skail House
- Visit Earl's Palace
- Visit Kirbuster Museum
Landmarks
Yesnaby Sea Stacks
North Gaulton Sea Stacks
Skara Brae
Skail House
Earl's Palace
Kirbuster Museum
Day 5
Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO Site and Stromness
Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO Site and Stromness
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Orkney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Visit Ring of Brodgar
- Visit Stones of Stenness
- Explore Stromness town
- Visit Orkney Museum at Tankerness House and Gardens
Optional Activities
- Visit Ness of Brodgar Excavation (open July-August)
- Visit Arts Pier Centre in Stromness
Landmarks
Ring of Brodgar
Stones of Stenness
Ness of Brodgar Excavation
Stromness
Arts Pier Centre
Tankerness House and Gardens
Day 6
Isle of Rousay
Isle of Rousay
Meals
Breakfast
Accommodation
Hotel 3* (The Orkney Hotel)
Included Activities
- Ferry to Rousay Island
- Visit Midhowe Neolithic chambered cairn
- Visit Midhowe Iron Age Broch Tower
- Moorland walk including Knitchen Hill and Blochnie Hill (approximately 3-4 hours, 9 kilometres/5.6 miles)
- Ferry back to Kirkwall
Optional Activities
- Walk at Faraclett Head in far northwest of the island
Landmarks
Midhowe Neolithic chambered cairn
Midhowe Iron Age Broch Tower
Knitchen Hill
Blochnie Hill
Trumland Reserve
Faraclett Head
Egilsay Island
Wyre Island
Day 7
Kirkwall to Inverness
Kirkwall to Inverness
Meals
Breakfast
Included Activities
- Ferry crossing from Stromness to Scrabster
- Drive from Scrabster to Inverness

Landmarks
St Magnus Cathedral
Bishop's Palace
Earl's Palace

Landmarks
Noup Head
Noltland Castle
Pierowall Village

Landmarks
Brough of Deerness
Gloup
Mull Head
Covenanters Memorial
Italian Chapel
Churchill Barriers
Scapa Flow
St Magnus Cathedral

Landmarks
Yesnaby Sea Stacks
North Gaulton Sea Stacks
Skara Brae
Skail House
Earl's Palace
Kirbuster Museum

Landmarks
Ring of Brodgar
Stones of Stenness
Ness of Brodgar Excavation
Stromness
Arts Pier Centre
Tankerness House and Gardens

Landmarks
Midhowe Neolithic chambered cairn
Midhowe Iron Age Broch Tower
Knitchen Hill
Blochnie Hill
Trumland Reserve
Faraclett Head
Egilsay Island
Wyre Island

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Overall rating based on 33 Reviews

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Giselle4.3•May 2023
The walk from Stromness to Skara Brae - flowers, birds, interesting geology, fossils and archaeology, a real day of...
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Peggy4.8•May 2023
I will never forget the day we hiked to Skara Brae, along breathtaking cliffs on a sunny windy day. We loved seeing...
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Alison4.7•May 2023
Puffins on Westray, cliff walks, Stromness, Skara Brae
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Kevin4.7•May 2023
Seeing puffins on Westray and the wide collection of Neolithic sites across the islands.
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Paula4.2•May 2023
Being watched by a couple of puffins about 2m away from us.
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Sally4.3•June 2023
Seeing the wildlife birds and seals. The knowledge of the guide was excellent and helped bring it all to life
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Moira4.0•July 2023
Fantastic coastal views, approaching Scara Brae from the sea, wonderful guides at Ring of Brodgar and Maes Howe
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Tony4.5•July 2023
The Stromness museum was a good recommendation. Local history that I did not know.
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Jeffrey4.2•July 2023
Puffins, flowers in abundance, rock stacks and stone circles, brochs. Old Man of Hoy from the ferry. Enjoyed...
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Martin3.8•July 2023
Difficult to put in any order - the flora, fauna and archaeological remains will all remain in my memory.
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how far are the individual walks! I can walk but i am a slow walker and i have to rest after about a mile.. i do have a walking stick. but am scared i will not be able to keep up with the group or slow every one down
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- Explore!Operator•Written September 2024
  Walking grade: Leisurely and Moderate. Walks on 4 days for around 3-4 hours. The longer walk from Stromness to Skara Brae is 4 to 5 hours. Walking on grassy trails and moorland paths on flat or undulating terrain. Surface can be rough and boggy with some steep sections though generally on the flat. Daily distances: Day 2: 3hrs 10km, Day 3: 3hrs 9km, Day 4: 4-5hrs 12.5km, Day 5: 1hr 3km, Day 6: 3-4hrs 9km. Total distance: 43.5 kilometres.
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Do I need to bring cash for daily expenses?
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  It’s advisable to bring some cash for daily expenses, as not all places may accept cards.
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How can I provide my flight details for transfers?
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