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View of Sands of Evie – Sands of Evie Beach loop from Twatt

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Birsay

View of Sands of Evie – Sands of Evie Beach loop from Twatt

Moderate

View of Sands of Evie – Sands of Evie Beach loop from Twatt

02:01

31.7km

290m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: July 8, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 13.9 km for 192 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

32 m

Kirbuster Farm Museum

Highlight • Monument

open March - Oct, free admission

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2

12.4 km

View of Sands of Evie

Highlight • Beach

3

13.4 km

Sands of Evie Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful and wild sandy beach in the crook of the Aiker Ness headland. Perfect spot for a rest and maybe some lunch.
If you can ride to the end of …

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4

14.0 km

Reading Room

Highlight • Rest Area

5

14.0 km

Broch of Gurness

Highlight • Historical Site

The Broch of Gurness is one of the best examples of a prehistoric Iron Age settlement. You can explore the ruins of the village and find out more at the …

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B

31.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.2 km

11.1 km

1.38 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.3 km

9.95 km

1.19 km

250 m

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Thursday 16 July

16°C

11°C

15 %

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