Start
16 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
58.87, -3.41 · rel 16162586
58.87, -3.41 · rel 16162586
Old Man of Hoy Trail
A 4,6 km loop walk through alpine terrain and mountains in Orkney.
Loop walk
start = finish · Orkney
4,6km
Distance
moderate
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
Remote
Uncrowded
Family friendly
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02 · 2 points along the route
What will you encounter?
1× Attraction
1× summit
Old Man of Hoy
Attraction ·
171 m off route
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Old Man of Hoy
summit ·
173 m off route
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03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
10 m
–
139 m
0 km
2,3 km
4,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
29 m elevation
Halfway
89 m elevation
Three quarters
133 m elevation
Finish
54 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Old Man of Hoy Trail is 4.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Old Man of Hoy Trail takes approximately 1h 9min to complete.
Yes, Old Man of Hoy Trail is a round walk that starts and finishes at the same point — no return transport needed.
Old Man of Hoy Trail starts near coordinates 58.8733, -3.3861.
Old Man of Hoy Trail is an easy hike, suitable for walkers of all fitness levels.