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Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands

7 days
Start and end in Inverness
4.5
33 traveler reviews
Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands - Explore!
  • Hiking & Trekking
  • Coastal Walks
  • Group
  • Fully Guided
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 16
Age range 16 to 85
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Highlights

  • Explore historic Kirkwall and its cathedrals
  • Spot seabirds and puffins on Westray Island
  • Discover Deerness Peninsula's Viking history
  • Walk the cliffs to Neolithic Skara Brae
  • Tour the Heart of Neolithic Orkney sites

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Join trip in Inverness
  2. Day 2 Isle of Westray coastal walk
  3. Day 3 Deerness Peninsula coastal walk and Scapa Flow
  4. Day 4 West Mainland coastal walk to Skara Brae
  5. Day 5 Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO site and Stromness
  6. Day 6 Isle of Rousay
  7. Day 7 Tour ends in Inverness
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Where You'll Stay

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Number of tours

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Age Range

16 to 85 years old

Response time

12 hours

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    4.8
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    4.8
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    Excellent
    4.3
  • Accommodation
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  • A
    · May 21st, 2023
    The walk from Stromness to Skara Brae - flowers, birds, interesting geology, fossils and archaeology, a real day of wonders.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 22nd, 2023
    I will never forget the day we hiked to Skara Brae, along breathtaking cliffs on a sunny windy day. We loved seeing the neolithic sites, and the visit to the barley mill was a huge highlight.
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 29th, 2023
    Puffins on Westray, cliff walks, Stromness, Skara Brae
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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · May 29th, 2023
    Seeing puffins on Westray and the wide collection of Neolithic sites across the islands.
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  • A
    · May 30th, 2023
    Being watched by a couple of puffins about 2m away from us.
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  • A
    · June 4th, 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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    Trip date: May 2023
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  • A
    · July 1st, 2023
    Fantastic coastal views, approaching Scara Brae from the sea, wonderful guides at Ring of Brodgar and Maes Howe
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 4th, 2023
    The Stromness museum was a good recommendation. Local history that I did not know.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 9th, 2023
    Puffins, flowers in abundance, rock stacks and stone circles, brochs. Old Man of Hoy from the ferry. Enjoyed adventure of the ferry crossings between islands. St Magnus church.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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  • A
    · July 11th, 2023
    Difficult to put in any order - the flora, fauna and archaeological remains will all remain in my memory.
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    Trip date: June 2023
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7 days
Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands
From Inverness to Inverness

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    Karin

    Asked on December 30th, 2024

    Can I get a refund if I need to cancel my trip?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2025

      Cancellation policies can vary, it’s best to review our terms regarding cancellations for detailed information.

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    Tamara

    Asked on December 26th, 2024

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    Asked on December 20th, 2024

    Will transportation be provided for luggage between destinations?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten December 2024

      Yes, transport between destinations will carry your luggage, but a small backpack is recommended for daily necessities.

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    Barbara

    Asked on November 21st, 2024

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    Cornelia

    Asked on October 16th, 2024

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    Abigail

    Asked on September 9th, 2024

    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

    Tour Details
    • Explore!OperatorWritten 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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    Harry

    Asked on May 29th, 2024

    Do I need to bring cash for daily expenses?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten May 2024

      It’s advisable to bring some cash for daily expenses, as not all places may accept cards.

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    Rocio

    Asked on May 4th, 2024

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      Ensure that you provide your flight information to Explore 48 hours prior to the trip. If not provided, you will need to arrange your own transfer.

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten January 2024

      Final documents include the itinerary, trip joining instructions, hotel details, and emergency contact information.

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    Asked on December 19th, 2023

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