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Kirkwall And St Ola

Scapa Beach – Kirkwall Bus Station loop from Kirkwall

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Kirkwall And St Ola

Scapa Beach – Kirkwall Bus Station loop from Kirkwall

Moderate

5.0

(1)

47

runners

Scapa Beach – Kirkwall Bus Station loop from Kirkwall

01:05

10.5km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.65 km

Scapa Beach and Royal Oak Memorial Garden

Highlight • Beach

Scapa Beach at the end of Scapa Bay is a wide sandy beach with views out to Scapa Flow. There is likely to be plenty of sea traffic to watch from oil tankers and fishing boats to windsurfers and dive boats.
Take some time to visit the memorial garden at the end of the beach where there is information about the harbours use in the World Wars.

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2

2.69 km

Scapa Beach

Highlight • Beach

3

2.97 km

Scapa Beach Anchor and Coastal Art

Highlight • Structure

4

3.00 km

Scapa Bay and Walk to Inganess Bay Information Board

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

5.94 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 with any problems or servicing. They also rent out bikes for a reasonable rate per day and the staff are all knowledgeable local cyclists so if you can't find the route you are looking for on Komoot ask them :-)

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6

6.17 km

Kirkwall Visitor Information Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

7

6.21 km

Kirkwall Bus Station

Highlight • Rest Area

8

6.25 km

Kirkwall Fire Station

Highlight • Rest Area

B

10.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.23 km

2.57 km

1.75 km

1.54 km

381 m

Surfaces

6.05 km

2.34 km

1.86 km

197 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 16 May

10°C

2°C

76 %

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