Walking Britain Old Man of Hoy from Rackwick
Introduction to Walk 3649
County/Area - Orkney Islands
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 5.4 miles / 8.8 km
Ascent - 700 feet / 212 metres
Time - 3 hours 20 minutes
Grade - easy/mod
Starting from Rackwick in the Isle of Hoy in the Orkneys this walk visits the cliffs by the famous sea stack known as the Old Man of Hoy. Weather can be unpredictable so be prepared. Reaching Rackwick can be accomplished in a day from the Mainland. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description).
Please maintain social distancing - keep at least 2 metres away from other walkers.
Maps | |||
| Ordnance Survey Explorer 462 | Sheet Map | 1:25k | BUY |
| Anquet OS Explorer 462 | Digital Map | 1:25k | BUY |
It is recommended you take a map. The preferred scale is 1:25k. | |||
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Note : The distances quoted to other walks in the vicinity are measured in a straight line. The distance by road may be further.
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