Orkney

Description

Group of islands off Scotland's north coast, attractive combination of rural life and the wild ocean. Rich birdlife and spectacular rugged coastline. Well known is The Old Man of Hoy, a 137 m high vertical sea stack. There are no long distance paths set out on the island, but many shorter walks can be made.

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Opinions

Rate 7.5 | 2 votes | No 9. in United Kingdom
  • Henk Nouws June 1983
  • Rate 8
  • Positive I love islands. We visited several islands. They all had a different character. We camped near the Old man of Hoy, visited the neolithic village Scara Brae, walked over the mini island Papa Westray.
  • Negative Storm at sea
  • Joke ter Weele August 1983
  • Rate 7
  • Positive Impressive cliffs, with wild seas and seabirds all around
  • Negative Midges
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Books

Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2010
  • Backpacker's Britain: Northern Scotland
  • The guidebook covers 30 multi-day backpacking routes in northern Scotland's highlands and islands. Routes take walkers along rugged coastlines from the Shetland Islands to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart, and across mountain ridges from northern Skye to Glen Affric. Routes of 2, 3 and 5 days. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2010
  • Backpacker`s Britain Vol 3: Northern Scotland
  • Graham Uney’s Cicerone guide to Backpacker’s Britain - Northern Scotland is the 3rd volume of the series and covers some of the best backpacking routes through the region. The routes include journeys along rugged coastlines from the Shetland Islands to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart and across mountain ridge from the northern tip of Skye to the... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2010
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Cicerone Press
United Kingdom
2016
  • Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles
  • Walking guidebook to 80 routes on the Orkney, Shetland and Fair Isles. Day walks include routes on Hoy, Rousay, Foula, Yell and Unst as well as the mainlands. Walks range from 1 to 16 miles and provide options for walkers of all abilities. Information on interesting sites, getting there and getting around the islands included. Read more
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United Kingdom
2016
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Wandelgids Walking guide to the Orkney and Shetland Isles | Cicerone
  • Uitstekende wandelgids van dit geweldige gebied. goed beschreven met veel praktische informatie om de route te kunnen lopen, inclusief redelijke kaarten. A guidebook to 80 walking routes on Scotland's Northern Isles of Orkney and Shetland. Routes are described on the islands of Orkney (Orkney Mainland, Hoy, South Ronaldsay, Burray, Rousay,... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2016
  • Orkney: 40 Coast and Country Walks
  • Sitting just off the north coast of Scotland, between the Atlantic and the North Sea, Orkney is probably the only place where, in the space of a single day, you can walk along a golden beach with seabirds and seals, clamber over wartime ruins, descend into ancient tombs or wander around a house that is older than the Pyramids. With rugged... Read more
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United Kingdom
2016
Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
  • Orkney
  • Sitting just off the north coast of Scotland, between the Atlantic and the North Sea, Orkney is probably the only place where, in the space of a single day, you can walk along a golden beach with seabirds and seals, clamber over wartime ruins, descend into ancient tombs or wander around a house that is older than the Pyramids. With rugged... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2016
  • Wandelgids Orkney | Pocket Mountains
  • Handige compacte wandelgids met 40 dagwandelingen. Deze gids bevat kleine kaartjes en leuke uitgebreide informatie over wat er langs de route te zien is. Goede wandelkaarten zijn echter we noodzakelijk voor deze tochten: de Ordnance Survey explorer maps of Landanger maps zijn zeer geschikt. The 40 walks in this guide range from a short stroll... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
2016
  • Orkney
  • Sitting just off the north coast of Scotland, between the Atlantic and the North Sea, Orkney is probably the only place where, in the space of a single day, you can walk along a golden beach with seabirds and seals, clamber over wartime ruins, descend into ancient tombs or wander around a house that is older than the Pyramids. With rugged... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Sanday, Eday, North Ronaldsay & Stronsay OS Explorer 465 (paper)
  • Orkney: the islands of Sanday, Eday, North Ronaldsay and Stronsay with the nearby smaller islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 465, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Mainland OS Landranger Map 6 (paper)
  • Paper version of map No. 6 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
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  • Wandelkaart 006 Landranger Orkney - Mainland | Ordnance Survey
  • Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
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United Kingdom
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  • Wandelkaart 464 Explorer Orkney Westray & Wyre | Ordnance Survey
  • Met zijn 4cm voor 1 km (2 ½ cm voor 1 mijl) schaal, is de OS Explorer kaartenserie de ideale en meest gedetailleerde kaartenreeks voor mensen die graag outdoor-activiteiten zoals fietsen, wandelen, paardrijden, klimmen en watersporten. Deze kaart is nog gedetailleerder dan de 'gewone' Landranger maps. Voor- en achterzijde bedrukt! Zeker op de... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Southern Isles OS Landranger Map 7 (paper)
  • Paper version of map No. 7 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
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  • Wandelkaart 007 Landranger Orkney - Southern Isles | Ordnance Survey
  • Zeer goede detailkaart met topografische ondergrond. Hierop zijn toeristische symbolen van bezienswaardigheden ingetekend, daarnaast staan bijvoorbeeld campings en jeugdherbergen vermeld en - voor wandelaars het belangrijkst - alle right of way paden en Lange afstands Wandelpaden zijn er op te vinden. De ideale kaart voor het wandelen in... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Northern Isles OS Landranger Active Map 5 (waterproof)
  • Waterproof and tear-resistant OS Active version of map No. 5 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Mainland OS Landranger Active Map 6 (waterproof)
  • Waterproof and tear-resistant OS Active version of map No. 6 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital... Read more
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United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Southern Isles OS Landranger Active Map 7 (waterproof)
  • Waterproof and tear-resistant OS Active version of map No. 7 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital... Read more
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United Kingdom
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Orkney: Hoy, South Walls & Flotta OS Explorer Map 462 (paper)
  • Orkney: Hoy, South Walls and Flotta with the nearby islands and part of Mainland on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 462, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
  • Wandelkaart 462 Explorer Orkney - Hoy, South Walls & Flotta | Ordnance Survey
  • Met zijn 4cm voor 1 km (2 ½ cm voor 1 mijl) schaal, is de OS Explorer kaartenserie de ideale en meest gedetailleerde kaartenreeks voor mensen die graag outdoor-activiteiten zoals fietsen, wandelen, paardrijden, klimmen en watersporten. Deze kaart is nog gedetailleerder dan de 'gewone' Landranger maps. Voor- en achterzijde bedrukt! Zeker op de... Read more
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Maps

Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • United Kingdom North Bedrock Geology Wall Map
  • A geological wall map at 1:625,000 from the British Geological Survey showing bedrock geology of the northern part of the United Kingdom, (size 112 x 110cm / 44” x 39.5” approx). Coverage extends south to Lancaster and Bridlington Bay (British National Grid line 460km north) and overlaps generously with the Southern UK sheet. Orkney Islands,... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • United Kingdom North Bedrock Geology Map
  • A geological map at 1:625,000 from the British Geological Survey showing bedrock geology of the northern part of the United Kingdom. Coverage extends south to Lancaster and Bridlington Bay (British National Grid line 460km north) and overlaps generously with the Southern UK sheet. Orkney Islands, Shetland Islands, and the remote islands... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • United Kingdom North Bedrock Geology Pack
  • A geological map at 1:625,000 from the British Geological Survey showing bedrock geology of the northern part of the United Kingdom, plus an 88-page explanatory booklet. Coverage extends south to Lancaster and Bridlington Bay (British National Grid line 460km north) and overlaps generously with the Southern UK sheet. Orkney Islands, Shetland... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • South Orkney Islands - Sheet 1 East
  • The eastern part of the South Shetland Islands on a topographic map at 1:100,000 from the British Antarctic Survey.PLEASE NOTE: to see the list of other BAS maps of wider general interest please click on the series link. A separate series on our website presents BAS titles which are of interest mainly to scientific experts or academic staff:... Read more
Stanfords
United Kingdom
  • Orkney Tourist Map
  • The Nicolson Orkney Tourist map is a 1:100,000 scale road map suitable for touring the islands. This map has clear, easy to read road mapping that shows all major and minor roads, tracks and paths as well as roads under construction. Also shown are railways and stations, tourist railway stations and disused railway lines, national cycle routes,... Read more
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
United Kingdom
Ordnance Survey
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Ordnance Survey
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Walking holidays

Macs Adventure
United Kingdom
  • Orkney Walking and Wildlife
  • With an abundance of wildlife in an area soaked in history this makes for a wonderful adventure. Hike to ancient stone age sites and cross the turbulent waters between islands, home to orcas, seals and ship wrecks. Walk to the spectacular sea stack, the Old Man of Hoy where cliffs throng with breeding seabirds. Trails lined with rare wild... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
  • Groot-Brittannië - Orkney eilanden
  • Tijdens deze bijzondere wandelvakantie op de Orkney eilanden raakt u onder de indruk van de mystieke sfeer, weidsheid en stilte van de diverse grotere en kleinere eilanden van deze archipel ten noorden van Schotland. Vanwege de ontelbare archeologische wonderen wordt Orkney ook wel het 'Egypte van het Noorden' genoemd. U overnacht in prachtig... Read more
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