Orkney is one of the UK’s last strongholds for wildlife that’s disappearing elsewhere, and spring is when the islands truly come alive. On this all-women, 6-day wildlife walking holiday, we explore seabird cliffs, heather moorland, lochs, and sandy beaches, all at an easy pace. We watch hen harriers sky dancing over the moors, look for puffins on the cliffs, and search for the rare Scottish primrose. Our base is the Ferry Inn, a much-loved harborside pub in Stromness, where a warm island wlcome and three-course dinners wait for us every evening.
Uncover some of the remotest and most mysterious landscapes in the United Kingdom—embark on a six-day women’s hiking tour of the Orkney Islands! Roam picturesque beaches, view some of the UK’s tallest sea stacks, and see endless historic highlights, including the 900-year-old St. Magnus Cathedral and the 5,000-year-old Skara Brae, the best-preserved neolithic settlement in Western Europe.
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This Orkney wildlife walking tour requires only a basic level of fitness. The walks are gentle and taken at a relaxed pace, with plenty of stops to watch birds, look for wildflowers, and take in the views. Just be prepared for Scottish weather, which can bring rain at any time of year.
Here’s a list of the equipment you need to bring:
Dress comfortably and for the weather in clothes you can move in. We suggest bringing clothing appropriate for the season. Layers are best and don’t wear jeans.
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Group sizes and prices:
Hiking in the Orkney Islands can be arranged for larger groups. Contact us to make arrangements.
Min. age requirements:
If your group has hikers under the age of 18, contact us prior to booking to make arrangements.
There are too many livestock on Orkney so dogs or any other animals are not allowed.
The starting point of this tour is the Ferry Inn in Stromness, on Orkney’s Mainland. The most scenic way to get there is by ferry from Scrabster. From Inverness, take a bus or a train to Thurso, then a short bus or taxi ride to the ferry terminal. On arrival, the Ferry Inn is just a short walk away. Alternatively, you can fly into Kirkwall Airport (KOI) and take a pre-booked taxi to Stromness.
Make sure to arrive by 4 pm on Day 1 to check in, followed by a briefing with your guide at 5:30 pm and dinner.
We highly recommend that you cover all your bases with insurance. To make your booking and traveling experience as carefree as possible, you’ll be offered to simply insure your trip with Redpoint at checkout.
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Secure your spot with a 30% deposit upon booking! The remaining 70% of the trip price must be paid 90 days prior to departure at the latest. If booking within 90 days of departure, the full amount is required at the time of booking.
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