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

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

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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: May 15, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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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

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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

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

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1.46 km

Yesnaby Castle Sea Stack

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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

2.46 km

< 100 m

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Weather

Friday 26 June

22°C

12°C

66 %

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

Yesnaby Cliffs

Brough of Bigging

Brough of Bigging Cliffs

Yesnaby Castle Rock Arch

Yesnaby Castle Sea Stack

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