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Stromness Ferry Terminal – Dr John Rae Statue loop from Stromness

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United Kingdom
Scotland
Orkney islands
Stromness

Stromness Ferry Terminal – Dr John Rae Statue loop from Stromness

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Stromness Ferry Terminal – Dr John Rae Statue loop from Stromness

01:39

5.96km

110m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

10 m

Stromness Ferry Terminal

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From Stromness to Scarborough on the mainland. It took about 2.5 hours. Boarding was uncomplicated. The staff were always friendly and helpful.

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191 m

Dr John Rae Statue

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John Rae (1813 - 1893) was a Scottish surgeon who explored parts of Northern Canada.
Rae explored the Gulf of Boothia, northwest of Hudson Bay, from 1846 to 1847, and …

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2.98 km

View of Hoy

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5.96 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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2.80 km

2.10 km

610 m

284 m

174 m

Surfaces

2.14 km

1.53 km

1.48 km

769 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 21 October

10°C

7°C

66 %

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