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The Crantit Trail – Kirkwall Town Centre loop from Kirkwall

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The Crantit Trail – Kirkwall Town Centre loop from Kirkwall

Moderate

4.3

(23)

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The Crantit Trail – Kirkwall Town Centre loop from Kirkwall

02:09

8.36km

30m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.35 km

The Crantit Trail

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On this moorland trail we saw pheasants grouse and sheep

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5.78 km

Crantit Trail Wildflower Park

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It will be a beautiful interesting park

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6.83 km

Narrow Alleys of Kirkwall

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narrow streets...always nice to look at

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7.12 km

Junction Road Sea Wall

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Within the library wall a section of old seawall is preserved. This is now two streets back from the new seawall.

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7.15 km

Orkney Library and Archive

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This is where the shuttle bus for the AIDA ends and begins

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7.36 km

The historic St. Magnus Cathedral and City Hall characterize the cityscape of Kirkwall. Furthermore, there is a small pedestrian area in the direction of the harbor. There are also the northernmost Scottish whiskey distilleries.

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8.36 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.02 km

2.35 km

2.10 km

441 m

418 m

Surfaces

4.99 km

1.81 km

1.51 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

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The Crantit Trail – Kirkwall Town Centre loop from Kirkwall

Scapa Beach

HMS Royal Oak Memorial

The Crantit Trail

Crantit Trail Wildflower Park

Narrow Alleys of Kirkwall

Junction Road Sea Wall

Orkney Library and Archive

Kirkwall Town Centre

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