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Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay

Faraclett Head circular, Rousay — Orkney Islands

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Rousay, Egilsay, Wyre And Gairsay

Faraclett Head circular, Rousay — Orkney Islands

Moderate

4.5

(2)

11

hikers

Faraclett Head circular, Rousay — Orkney Islands

01:04

3.79km

80m

Hiking

Embark on the Faraclett Head circular trail for expansive views across the Orkney Islands, where you can gaze upon the Holm of Scockness and the distinctive St Magnus Church tower on Egilsay. This moderate hike covers 2.4 miles (3.8 km) with an elevation gain of 277 feet (84 metres), typically…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

1

663 m

View of Yetnasteen (Yatenes Stone)

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According to legend, each New Year morning, just after midnight, the stone will go for a drink at the nearby Loch of Scokness.

Access to the 2 metre high stone …

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2

1.11 km

View of the Loch of Scockness

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The Eastern flank of Faraclett Head offers a fine viewpoint over the Loch of Scockness and the bay of North Sand.
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3

1.86 km

Faraclett Head Cairn

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The stone cairn marks the Northern summit of Faraclett Head, actually a couple of metres lower than the Southern high point (I think).

In season you may find yourself dive-bombed by Arctic Skuas.

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3.79 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.62 km

171 m

Surfaces

2.96 km

496 m

< 100 m

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