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OSM map layer · LineString
59.23, -2.76 · rel 13541447
59.23, -2.76 · rel 13541447
Eday Heritage Walk
A 10,2 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Orkney.
Loop walk
start = finish · Orkney
10,2km
Distance
demanding
Climb · estimate
easy
Difficulty · estimate
loop
Shape
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Mountains
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 5 points along the route
What will you encounter?
3× ruins
2× summit
Stone of Setter
ruins ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Barrow (Prehistoric)
ruins ·
52 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Cairn/disputed earth house
ruins ·
on the route
10,1 km
99%
Vinquoy Hill
summit ·
38 m off route
10,2 km
100%
Noup Hill
summit ·
39 m off route
10,2 km
100%
03 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
Halfway
Three quarters
Finish
04 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
05 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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07 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Eday Heritage Walk is 10.2 km long.
At an average walking pace, Eday Heritage Walk takes approximately 2h 33min to complete.
Yes, Eday Heritage Walk is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Eday Heritage Walk starts near coordinates 59.219, -2.7646.
Eday Heritage Walk is a moderate hike suitable for walkers with a basic level of fitness.