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Earl's Palace Birsay – St. Magnus Church Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

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Earl's Palace Birsay – St. Magnus Church Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

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Earl's Palace Birsay – St. Magnus Church Birsay loop from Brough of Birsay

02:32

9.26km

150m

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: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

90 m

Earl's Palace Birsay

Highlight • Castle

Built between 1569 & 1574 this was the palace, castle and home of the Earl of Orkney in the late 1500's. Its use was short lived however with the overthrow …

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2

166 m

St. Magnus Church Birsay

Highlight • Historical Site

The church was founded in 1064 AD. Unfortunately, it has been restored to such an extent that it has only limited charm.

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3

4.69 km

Marwick Head Cliffs and Bird Colony

Highlight • Beach

The cliffs above Marwick Bay are home to many nesting birds. The bay itself is dominated by a low-tide lagoon between the beach and sea, called the Choin.

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4

5.37 km

Kitchener Memorial and HMS Hampshire Memorial

Highlight • Monument

The Kitchener Memorial stands tall over the waters where the HMS Hampshire was sunk after striking a mine, some 2 miles off the coast with the loss of 737 crew in 1916.

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5

5.62 km

Marwick Head Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Birdwatching

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6

9.20 km

Palace Stores Birsay

Highlight • Cafe

B

9.26 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.44 km

2.51 km

161 m

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.90 km

161 m

152 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 22 October

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6°C

95 %

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