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Harray And Sandwick

Ring of Brodgar – Path to the Ring of Brodgar loop from Mainland

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Harray And Sandwick

Ring of Brodgar – Path to the Ring of Brodgar loop from Mainland

Easy

5.0

(2)

36

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Ring of Brodgar – Path to the Ring of Brodgar loop from Mainland

00:18

1.16km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

55 m

Ring of Brodgar Information Board

Highlight • Historical Site

The Ring of Brodgar is a henge in the British Orkney Islands with a circular stone setting inside. With a diameter of 104 m, it is larger than Stonehenge. Of the original 60 stones, only 27 remain. It probably dates back to 2700 BC.

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215 m

Ring of Brodgar

Highlight • Natural Monument

Hard to avoid the crowds June-September, but thanks to the access to the stones being prohibited its at least allows for a relatively people free photograph

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289 m

Curlew Near the Ring of Brodgar

Highlight • Natural

The Ring of Brodgar is a henge in the British Orkney Islands with a circular stone setting inside. With a diameter of 104 m, it is larger than Stonehenge. Of the original 60 stones, only 27 remain. It was probably built in 2700 BC.

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428 m

Path to the Ring of Brodgar

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Path from the parking lot to the Ring of Brodgar

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1.16 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

794 m

254 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

794 m

200 m

137 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

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4°C

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