Walking Scotland’s Orkney Islands Tour with 23 Reviews by Explore

7 daysDuration

Small Group TourUsually 8-12 participants

16 peopleMaximum group size

16 - 99 yearsAge range for participants

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Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.

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Inverness, Scotland

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Highlights

Enjoy walks with stunning scenery amid pristine nature

Discover Iron Age villages and Neolithic sites including Skara Brae

Unearth Orcadian and Norse history, heritage and local traditions

Itinerary

Discover the beautiful landscapes, world-famous archaeological sites, and birdlife of the Orkney Isles. Highlights include clifftop walks, wildflowers, puffin colonies, fresh seafood, and Skara Brae - the finest Stone Age village in Europe. Along the way, we'll enjoy generous Orcadian hospitality and experience the relaxed pace of island life.

Ancient history - Discover Iron Age villages and Neolithic sites including Skara Brae.

Orcadian and Norse traditions - Unearth the Orkney's history, heritage, and local traditions.

Breathtaking landscapes - Explore some of Britain's most pristine regions on foot.

day 1Join trip in Inverness

Our trip starts today at the Inverness train station at 2pm.

After gathering our group, we have a scenic three-hour drive along the northeast coast of the Highlands to Scrabster Port. Here, we board our first ferry and sail (90 minutes) across the Pentland Firth to Stromness town on Mainland, the principal island of Orkney. Upon arrival on the Mainland, we'll drive to our hotel in the historic town of Kirkwall - this will be our base for the week.

We expect to arrive at the hotel around 9pm and our tour leader will meet us for a welcome meeting either upon arrival, or after check-in. You're free to grab dinner on the ferry across.

Kirkwall is situated on the northern coast of the Mainland and is the largest settlement and administrative capital of the Orkneys with a population of about 9,300. At its heart stands St. Magnus Cathedral, which was founded in memory of Saint Magnus Erlendsson, one of the Norse earls of Orkney (1108-1117), who became its patron saint. Next to the Cathedral are the ruins of the former Bishop's Palace and Earl's Palace. Kirkwall has many 17th-18th century houses and other structures in the local vernacular style.

If you're not joining the tour by rail, you can also reach Kirkwall by flight or take the ferry from Aberdeen. Please advise us at the time of booking if you plan to make your own way to the hotel.

Please note, that due to unpredictable weather and changing ferry schedules, we may occasionally change the order of our itinerary at the last minute.

Accommodation

The Orkney Hotel (or similar)

day 2Isle of Westray coastal walk

day 3Deerness Peninsula coastal walk and Scapa Flow

day 4West Mainland coastal walk to Skara Brae

day 5Heart of Neolithic Orkney UNESCO site and Stromness

day 6Isle of Rousay

day 7Tour ends in Inverness

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Accommodation

The Orkney Hotel (or similar) (6 nights)

Meals

6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

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Driver(s)FerryOn Foot

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Explore Tour Leader

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Minibus

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