Summary

This quiet coastal walk explores the southern extremity of Orkney - Brough Ness at the tip of South Ronaldsay. There is abundant birdlife as well as views over to the mainland. The walk also passes Banks chambered cairn before returning along minor roads.

Please read the WARNING below before setting out on this route.


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Bog Factor

  • 3.5/5

Rating

Terrain

Grassy coastal path - uneven underfoot and a little overgrown at times. Return along minor road.

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Getting there

Start

Car park at ND441842, just off the junction with the A961.

Public Transport

No regular bus to Burwick - but the nearby jetty is served by the Orkney Express from Kirkwall which connects to the passenger ferry from John o' Groats.

Start Grid Ref

ND441842

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