The best hiking trails in Orkney Islands

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What to expect

Check out some of the best hiking, walking and backpacking routes in Orkney Islands, Scotland. The St Magnus Way is the most popular trail. There are trails of various difficulty levels including medium and difficult. The trail with the highest elevation climb is the Rackwick - Old Man of Hoy and Cuilags and the trail with the least amount of climbing is the Broch of Gurness Walk. The longest trail is the St Magnus Way at 86.1 km. For a shorter adventure you can try the Broch of Gurness Walk at 2.2 km. Get off line access to Town, Water, Peak, and History locations and much more with a Hiiker subscription.

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