Skara Brae DISCOVER ORKNEY
Discover the beautiful landscapes, world famous archaeological sites and birdlife of the Orkney Isles. Highlights include the Stone Age village of Skara Brae, a Viking cathedral, puffin colonies and wildflowers. Along the way, we enjoy generous Scottish hospitality and experience the relaxed pace of island life.
ITINERARY
Day 1 Join Kirkwall on Orkney. Day 2 Kirkwall Visit the Maes Howe Neolithic tomb, which is covered in ancient writing. Explore the Stones of Stenness, Ring of Brodgar and Viking St. Magnus Cathedral at Kirkwall. Day 3 Skara Brae Visit the Stone Age village, a World Heritage site that is more than 5000 years old. Walk to the cliffs of Marwick Head and cross the causeway to the Brough of Birsay. Day 4 Island of Hoy Walk through the Berriedale Wood Valley to the famous Old Man of Hoy sea stack. Day 5 Westray Ferry to Westray to see the morning in Kirkwell. Explore medieval Pierowall church and Noltland Castle. Day 6 Papa Westray Ferry to ‘Papay’ to see the old Kirk at St Boniface (the oldest house in Europe). Discover seal colonies and maritime heathland at North Hill. Day 7 Noup Head Visit one of the British Isles’ largest seabird colonies. Ferry back to Orkney. Tour ends in Kirkwall.
Discover Orkney Ref AOR
Noup Head Seabird Colony
NOR TH SEA
Brough Of Birsay
Scara Brae Marwick
Head
Ring Of Brodgar STROMNESS
Berriedale Wood
Old Man Of Hoy
Knap Of Howar Skail
Noltland Castle WESTRAY Rapness
ISL ANDS SCOTLAND
Rousay MAINLAND
Maes Howe
Stones Of Stenness
Hoy
Rackwick Bay
HOY km 020 Shapinsay
Ferry From/To Aberdeen
St Magnus’ Cathedral Bishop’s & Earl’s Palace
Scapa Flow
South Ronaldsay
Kirkwall ORKNEY Eday
North Hill NR
PIEROWALL
WESTRAY Castle
PAPA
O’Burrian Puffins
“A moderate
grade walking holiday exploring Scotland's Orkney Islands”
land only from
£665 7 DAYS
OUTER HEBRIDES AND SKYE
Steeped in folklore and Celtic traditions, the spectacular landscapes of the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye are the perfect location for a walking holiday. We explore the distinctive Quiraing landslip, the Cullin Hills and beautiful beaches of the Isle of Lewis. We also visit the Standing Stones of Callanish, watch a tweed weaving demonstration and stay in a traditional blackhouse.
“Easy to moderate
grade walking
in the Outer Hebrides and the Isle of Skye”
ITINERARY
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/aor
DETAILS
Trek grade MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 4 nights hotel, 2 nights inn/hostel (this is basic accommodation on the remote island of Westray). 6 breakfasts are included.
Transport: Public bus/Orkney ferries.
Trekking Details: Walking on 5 days over mixed terrain. We have graded the walks as moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
The Discover Orkney tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/aor
TOUR ONLY – 7 DAYS Tour price without flights from £665
or call our experts on 0844 875 1893 Outer Hebrides and Skye Ref AHL
ATLANTIC OCEAN
Walk Callanish
Optional walk
Harris Leverburgh UIG Skye TARBERT
Quiraing Portree
STROMFERRY SCOTLAND km 080
BUTT OF LEWIS
Walk LEWIS Stornoway
The Outer Hebrides and Skye tour runs in the following months:
Jan
May Sep
Feb
Jun Oct
Mar
Jul Nov
Apr Aug Dec
For full details of the dates and prices visit
explore.co.uk/tours/ahl
TOUR ONLY – 7 DAYS Tour price without flights from £635
29
Cape Wrath
Ref: AOR
Day 1 Isle of Lewis Join tour in Stornoway. Drive to the Butt (top) of Lewis for a walk. See the dramatically placed lighthouse. Day 2 The West Coast Explore the coastline, famous for the Dun Carloway Broch, an ancient fortification. Afternoon walk along the cliff tops. Day 3 Callandish After a tweed weaving demonstration visit the Standing Stones of Callanish. Catch the ferry to Harris. Day 4 St Kilda There is the option to visit the islands of St Kilda, the most remote part of the British Isles, the Shiant Islands or take a walk on the Southern end of Harris to see the medieval St Clements church. Day 5 The Isle of Skye Take the ferry to Skye. Walk in Quiraing- made famous by the 2007 film Stardust. Day 6 Cullin Hills Take the passenger boat to the remote Loch Coruisk set amidst the dramatic Cullin Hills of Skye for a walk to Camusunary beach. Day 7 Tour ends in Stormferry.
For detailed information visit
www.explore.co.uk/tours/ahl
land only from
£635 7 DAYS
DETAILS
Ref: AHL
Trek grade EASY/MODERATE Comfort
Accommodation and Meals: 2 nights traditional blackhouse, 2 nights hostel, 2 nights hotel. 5 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 1 dinner are included
Transport: Minibus and ferry.
Trekking Details: We walk on 6 days of this trip for an average of 4 hours a day. We have graded the walks as easy to moderate.
Group Size: Generally 10 to 16. TOUR DATES
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