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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

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Earl's Palace, Kirkwall – St Magnus Cathedral loop from The Pickaquoy Centre

01:26

24.8km

210m

Mountain biking

Easy mountain bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.80 km

Scapa Distillery

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This old distillery is located directly on Scapa Bay

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10.3 km

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

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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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10.4 km

Highland Park Distillery

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

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21.7 km

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

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The former glory can still be guessed well: The Earl's Palace in Kirkwall on Orkney is beauty and at the same time a lesson about abuse of power, decadence and …

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21.8 km

Kirkwall is the largest town on Scotland's beautiful northern archipelago of Orkney. In this bustling town, there are many wonderful places to discover, including cafés, restaurants, bars, museums, a cathedral, and many other historic landmarks.

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21.9 km

St Magnus Cathedral

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St. Magnus Cathedral is located in Kirkwall on Orkney. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus. It houses the mortal remains. The cathedral is also known as "The Light of the North." Inside the cathedral, bluish light shines (see photo).

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22.0 km

Kirkwall Town Centre

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The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.6 km

5.05 km

4.60 km

1.68 km

857 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.6 km

6.45 km

1.74 km

970 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

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Weather

Wednesday 6 May

12°C

6°C

85 %

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Scapa Distillery

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

Scapa Beach

Highland Park Distillery

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

Kirkwall Harbour

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Kirkwall Town Centre

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