Description
Short walks with exceptional island experiences.
The Orkney Islands feature a dense concentration of historical sites, beaches, and dramatic coastlines. This compact guide enables you to experience the islands on foot without dedicating your entire holiday to long mountain days. The routes make it easy to combine walking with other activities, allowing more time to explore each island.
15 curated walks with OS maps.
Graham Uney presents easily accessible route suggestions with clear descriptions, maps, and photographs. The selection includes both town-adjacent walks and coastal landscapes across several islands. Kirkwall, Stromness, Hoy, Rousay, and Westray are among the locations that give the book a varied scope, ranging from settlements and cultural heritage sites to open viewpoints.
Nature and history along the route.
Highlights include Skara Brae, the Old Man of Hoy, and the islands’ large seabird colonies. The guide also provides tips on local attractions and opportunities for a meal break. It is therefore well-suited for those who wish to spend part of the day outdoors while still having time to explore towns and historical sites.
Who is this book suitable for?
This is an excellent choice for holidaymakers seeking shorter walks rather than a comprehensive mountain guide. Many sections follow good paths, though some are wet or lack a clear trail. The coastal cliffs are not necessarily fenced. Birdlife is particularly rewarding from May to July, while the landscape and cultural heritage sites offer experiences throughout the year.
A long tradition of walking guides.
Cicerone has been publishing guidebooks since 1969. The publisher emerged among climbers and mountaineers who wanted to share their thorough knowledge of their routes – a tradition that still characterizes these compact books for walking, trekking, and other outdoor pursuits.
About this edition.
Author: Graham Uney. English language. 96 pages. First edition, published in 2024. ISBN 9781786311931.
