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Kirkwall Highlights – Highland Park Distillery loop from Finstown

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Kirkwall Highlights – Highland Park Distillery loop from Finstown

Moderate

5.0

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Kirkwall Highlights – Highland Park Distillery loop from Finstown

02:02

33.9km

240m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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10.7 km

Cycle Orkney Bike Shop and Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

A useful place if you're on the Island. They are a main dealer for some top brands so can sell you a new bike, supply upgrades or spares and help …

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11.1 km

Kirkwall Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Worth seeing stopover

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18.8 km

View of Scapa Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The place with so much history must definitely be visited, the great view and the beach on site are just great

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19.4 km

Highland Park Distillery

Highlight • Structure

For a visit you should register in advance. Last tour starts at 16:00.

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19.4 km

Highland Park Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Here you can buy good single malt whisky, including rare editions.

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22.1 km

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

Highlight • Beach

Scapa Beach at the end of Scapa Bay is a wide sandy beach with views out to Scapa Flow. There is likely to be plenty of sea traffic to watch …

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33.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.7 km

12.2 km

3.27 km

711 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

27.5 km

6.31 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

16°C

12°C

52 %

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Kirkwall Highlights – Highland Park Distillery loop from Finstown

Cycle Orkney Bike Shop and Rental

Kirkwall Highlights

View of Scapa Bay

Highland Park Distillery

Highland Park Distillery

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

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