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Kirkwall Town Centre – St Magnus Cathedral loop from Stromness

Kirkwall Town Centre – St Magnus Cathedral loop from Stromness

Moderate

5.0

(3)

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Kirkwall Town Centre – St Magnus Cathedral loop from Stromness

02:30

57.7km

530m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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22.9 km

Kirkwall Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

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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23.0 km

St Magnus Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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23.1 km

Kirkwall Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

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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29.2 km

Royal Oak Memorial Overlooking Scapa Flow

Highlight • Monument

38.9 km

View of Scapa Beach

Highlight • Beach

Jump off the bike, take a rest, and enjoy wonderful views over to Scapa Beach, located just a mile or so from Kirkwall and Orkney's most popular beach.

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44.5 km