View of the Brough of Birsay – Brough of Birsay Causeway loop from Brough of Birsay

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View of the Brough of Birsay – Brough of Birsay Causeway loop from Brough of Birsay

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View of the Brough of Birsay – Brough of Birsay Causeway loop from Brough of Birsay

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2.17km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Easily walkable paths. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: November 5, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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7 m

Brough of Birsay Tidal Island

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Brough of Birsay is a tidal island only accessible by causeway at low tide. You can ride across but there aren't any roads on the island so you will …

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13 m

View of the Brough of Birsay

Highlight • Natural Monument

Great views from the point. To the South you will see the high cliffs of Marwick Head, and can probably just make out the stone tower of the Kitchener Memorial. …

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148 m

Brough of Birsay Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

It's a tidal island so only accessible for around two hours either side of low tide, and it's linked to a headland by a concrete causeway (240 meter - 790 feet) visible only when the sea retreats.

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1.10 km

Cliffs and Brough of Birsay Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Fantastic cliffs, including the spectacular and narrow inlet of Birsay Geo, enroute to the Birsay lighthouse.

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1.23 km

Brough of Birsay Lighthouse

Highlight • Viewpoint

On the Brough of Birsay there are cliffs, birds, an old Viking settlement and the lighthouse.

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1.77 km

Brough of Birsay Norse and Pictish Settlement

Highlight • Historical Site

The settlement can only be reached via a jetty that is not accessible at high tide. Only accessible at low tide. Be sure to check the tide table, e.g. here:

metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gft8ks291#?forecastChoice=weather&date=2024-08-15

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2.17 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.48 km

678 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.48 km