Dates: Monday 14th June to Saturday 19th June 6 days/5 nights – we hike 5 days finishing on Saturday at 18.00. There is an option to continue and travel together on the overnight ferry leaving 11pm to the Shetland Isles where we spend 5 days hiking there.
Guide: Sarah de Rees, lives on Orkney and has hiked extensively on Orkney and the Shetlands.
Walking Grade: Goat 3 as this is a long distance path of 58 miles/93 km and we will be hiking each day during this trip. The terrain is a mix of coastal paths, cliffs, farmland , hills and quite inland tracks. We pass though some villages – good for comfort breaks! It is a scenic long distance path and also a chance for some quiet reflection.
Max distance: 15 miles/ 24 km in one day
Maximum ascent: 350m
Terrain: mixed good paths .
Highlights:
- Dramatic coastal scenery
- Cliff top walks with views over the Atlantic
- Brough of Birsay – a tidal island and an iconic view
- Ancient sites along the way
- The silence and space
Base: The Ferry Inn at the harbour in Stromness – a traditional, very popular Orkney pub with rooms. You can be sure of an island welcome and a true Scottish experience. We return here each night.
Getting there and arrival: Our starting point on is at The Ferry Inn, Stromness on the Island of Orkney. Arrive by 14.00 if you can to orientate and settle in. We would recommend arriving a day or two earlier if you can.
There are many ways to travel to Orkney – arriving to an island by ferry is particularly special. The ferry to Stromness departs from Scrabster.
From Inverness you can now take a new electric bus service direct from Inverness to Scrabster. We recommend arriving in Inverness and taking this bus . We can recommend hotels if you would like a night or two in Inverness.
New electric bus service Inverness to Scrabster
You can also fly to Kirkwall and get a pre booked taxi to Stromness. If there are a few of you flying to Kirkwall we will connect you for sharing a taxi.
More information on getting to Stromness is available here Getting to Orkney
We can always advise you.
Departure: Friday evening as we walk during the day. For those coming on to Shetland we will be getting the overnight ferry. The Magnus Way holiday ends at 18.00.
Price: £2,500 person for this fully inclusive holiday:
- Bed and Breakfast in ensuite double room for solo occupancy
- Packed Lunches including your final departure travel day.
- All evening meals – 3 courses
- Minibus for walks to explore the island fully
- Experienced Guide throughout your holiday
If you can bring a friend/partner and share a room there is a discount of £500 per person .
Not included:
- Travel to Stromness
- Drinks from the bar
- Additional activities not in the itinerary
