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Kirkwall And St Ola

St Magnus Cathedral – Earl's Palace, Kirkwall loop from Kirkwall

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Kirkwall And St Ola

St Magnus Cathedral – Earl's Palace, Kirkwall loop from Kirkwall

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St Magnus Cathedral – Earl's Palace, Kirkwall loop from Kirkwall

01:27

33.0km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 735 m for 4 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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97 m

Kirkwall East Church of Scotland

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You can also rent rooms here for events, such as lectures or workshops.

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362 m

Kirkwall Town Centre

Highlight • Settlement

The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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469 m

Tankerness House

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Tankerness House is the museum located in a former mansion.

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533 m

St Magnus Cathedral

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St. Magnus Cathedral is located in Kirkwall on Orkney. The cathedral is dedicated to St. Magnus. It houses the mortal remains. The cathedral is also known as "The Light of the North." Inside the cathedral, bluish light shines (see photo).

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635 m

Kirkwall Harbour

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Kirkwall is the largest town on Scotland's beautiful northern archipelago of Orkney. In this bustling town, there are many wonderful places to discover, including cafés, restaurants, bars, museums, a cathedral, and many other historic landmarks.

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738 m

Bishop's and Earl's Palaces

Highlight • Castle

7

761 m

Bishop's Palace Information Plaque

Highlight • Monument

8

843 m

Earl's Palace, Kirkwall

Highlight • Historical Site

The former glory can still be guessed well: The Earl's Palace in Kirkwall on Orkney is beauty and at the same time a lesson about abuse of power, decadence and …

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33.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.1 km

12.5 km

289 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.7 km

251 m

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< 100 m

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Tuesday 19 May

13°C

9°C

64 %

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