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Harray And Sandwick

Brough of Bigging Cliffs – Yesnaby Castle Rock Arch loop from Broch of Borwick

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Harray And Sandwick

Brough of Bigging Cliffs – Yesnaby Castle Rock Arch loop from Broch of Borwick

Easy

4.8

(13)

78

hikers

Brough of Bigging Cliffs – Yesnaby Castle Rock Arch loop from Broch of Borwick

00:40

2.51km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

35 m

Yesnaby Cliffs

Highlight • Viewpoint

Yesnaby is one of Orkney's most spectacular stretches of coastline, and should definitely be on your list of 'must see' locations when visiting the islands.
You will find it on …

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844 m

Brough of Bigging

Highlight • Natural

3

844 m

Brough of Bigging Cliffs

Highlight • Gorge

As you walk along the Brough of Bigging, you'll be afforded wonderful views of towering and jagged cliff formations that line the western edge of Ornkey Islands.

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1.32 km

Yesnaby Castle Rock Arch

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a real highlight. A visit here is definitely worth it!

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1.46 km

Yesnaby Castle Sea Stack

Highlight • Natural Monument

Yesnaby gastles this is better called, because it concerns two pillars that rise from the sea next to very spectacular cliffs. A pillar with a bridge and a pillar with …

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2.51 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.48 km

< 100 m

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