Walking Britain Rackwick, Old Man of Hoy & Cuilags
Introduction to Walk 3650
County/Area - Orkney Islands
Author - Lou Johnson
Length - 9.6 miles / 15.6 km
Ascent - 1650 feet / 500 metres
Time - 6 hours 30 minutes
Grade - mod/hard
This walk from Rackwick explores the western coast of the Isle of Hoy and the rocky tooped hill of Cuilags. The route includes the Old Man of Hoy, St. John's Head, the minor top of Suii Fea and the summit of Cuilages with its excellent view which includes the highest hill in the Orkneys. A steep descent and a pleasnt walk through the Glens of Kinnaird leads back to the start. A GPS File is available for download (see walk description). A route profile is also provided.
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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Stacks of Duncansby from Duncansby Head near John O'Groats
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The Gloup, Deerness Brough & Mull Head
Grade - easy
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Noup Head from Backarass Farm, Westray
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The Foinaven & Arkle Traverse
Grade - very hard
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Ben Bhraggie traverse from Golspie
Grade - easy/mod
Length - 4.5 miles / 7.3 km
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Sandwood Bay from Blairmore
Grade - moderate
Length - 10.0 miles / 16.3 km
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Handa Island - Scottish Wildlife Trust
Grade - easy
Length - 4.0 miles / 6.5 km
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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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