🏖️ Orkney Beaches & Cliffs Tour from Kirkwall
⏳ Duration: Approximately 3 hours (£110 per person) Booking Calendar bottom of page.
🗓️ Days: Fridays & Saturdays
🕙 Start time: 10:00 AM
📍 Meeting point: Harbour Street Taxi Rank, across from Kirkwall Hotel
🚐 Vehicle: Large silver 7-seater with “Adventure Orkney” signwriting
📍 Overview
Discover Orkney’s stunning coastline on a scenic half-day tour showcasing some of the island’s most beautiful beaches, cliffs, and historic sites. From golden sands to dramatic sea stacks, this is a perfect introduction to the natural and cultural wonders of the islands.
🛣️ Tour Itinerary
1. Scapa Beach
Start your journey at Scapa Beach, a peaceful bay with stunning views across Scapa Flow — once a vital Royal Navy base. A perfect first stop to enjoy the fresh sea air.
2. Waukmill Bay
Head south along the Orphir road to Waukmill Bay, a wide sandy bay with crystal-clear waters and stunning views of the southern islands across Scapa Flow.
3. Stromness
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Pass through the historic town of Stromness, known for its cobbled streets and charming harbour. Admire views of Hoyfrom the golf course as we continue along the coast.
4. Yesnaby Cliff
Stop at Yesnaby Cliffs — a dramatic stretch of coastline with towering cliffs, sea stacks, and the sound of waves crashing below. A must-see highlight for breathtaking photos.
5. Bay of Skaill
Enjoy the wide, open sands of Bay of Skaill, near the world-famous Skara Brae. It’s the perfect place to soak in the wild beauty of Orkney’s west coast.
6. Brough of Birsay
Next, visit Brough of Birsay, a tidal island rich in history. Depending on tide conditions, you can walk across the causeway and see the remains of ancient Pictish, Norse, and medieval settlements.
7. Scenic Drive Around Swannay Loch
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Take in peaceful countryside views on a scenic loop around Swannay Loch — a quiet inland loch often visited by local wildlife.
8. Aikerness Beach & Broch of Gurness (optional stop)
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Make one last stop at Aikerness Beach in Evie. If time allows, you can also visit Broch of Gurness — a remarkable Iron Age settlement dating back to around 500 BC.
ℹ️ Additional Information
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🕒 Tour duration: approx. 3 hours
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🚌 Meeting point: Harbour Street Taxi Rank, across from Kirkwall Hotel
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🚐 Look out for the large silver 7-seater with “Adventure Orkney” signwriting.
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⏰ Departure: 10:00 AM (Fridays & Saturdays only)
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⏳ Around 5–10 minutes at each stop for photos and exploration.
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💨 Please wear warm, windproof clothing and sturdy footwear.
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🌐 This tour is also listed on GetYourGuide — note that bookings through their platform include an additional commission charge.
