Ward Hill and the Dwarfie Stane, Hoy
Visit the remarkable rock-cut tomb of the Dwarfie Stane before making an extremely steep ascent of Ward Hill to reach the highest point on Orkney. The return is via the glen path. The route is described as a circuit from Moaness Pier where the passenger ferry from Stromness arrives.
Terrain
Minor roads, moorland path, extremely steep ascent/descent on pathless heather moorland, navigation skills needed
Public Transport
Passenger ferry to Hoy from Stromness, vehicle ferry from Houton.
Start
Moaness Pier, Hoy.
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