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Warebeth Beach – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

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Warebeth Beach – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

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61

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Warebeth Beach – Lanes of Stromness loop from Stromness

02:21

8.97km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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287 m

Khyber Pass Alley

Highlight • Trail

The narrow passages and roads and the private yards on the bank side are fascinating, as is the network of steep streets and paths that lead up to the hill. One of the streets Brinkies Brae climbs between high walls bears the name "Khyber Pass". This is a descriptive joke that stuck, or a celebration of the Empire: take your pick.
The Khyber Pass (highest point 1070 meters) is the main mountain pass connecting Pakistan and Afghanistan and was part of the British Empire. There was a lot of hard fighting in this area. According to George Molesworth, adjutant in the British army during the Third Anglo-Afghan War, "every stone in the Khyber Pass was soaked in blood." Rudyard Kipling called the mountain pass "a sword that cuts through the mountains."

Translated by Google •

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4.53 km

Warebeth Beach

Highlight • Beach

On the exposed West coast, Warebeth is the first stop for storms coming inland from North America or the Caribbean.

It's a sandy beach with rocks and boulders to explore and offers a great location for watching the sunset.

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3

7.06 km

NorthLink Ferry

Highlight • Other

If you're timing is right you can follow the shop as she heads into port with the spectacular backdrop of Hoy.

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4

7.93 km

Loo's Well

Highlight • Other

5

8.41 km

Lanes of Stromness

Highlight • Settlement

Enjoy the wee shops, the cobblestones but watch out for quiet cars!

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8.97 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.78 km

2.41 km

2.28 km

939 m

575 m

Surfaces

3.65 km

2.21 km

1.86 km

810 m

395 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

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