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Kirkwall And St Ola

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

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Kirkwall And St Ola

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

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

00:24

6.56km

20m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.71 km for 154 m

Waypoints

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Camper Parking

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2.86 km

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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2.99 km

Kirkwall Highlights

Highlight • Settlement

Worth seeing stopover

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3.07 km

St Magnus Cathedral

Highlight • Religious Site

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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3.19 km

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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3.27 km

Kirkwall Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

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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3.33 km

Tankerness House

Highlight • Monument

Tankerness House is the museum located in a former mansion.

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3.49 km

Cycle Orkney Bike Shop and Rental

Highlight • Rest Area

A useful place if you're on the Island. They are a main dealer for some top brands so can sell you a new bike, supply upgrades or spares and help …

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6.56 km

End point

Camper Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.22 km

674 m

334 m

328 m

Surfaces

5.70 km

328 m

288 m

189 m

< 100 m

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Friday 3 July

15°C

11°C

74 %

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