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Cross Scapa Flow to Hoy for a day of Neolithic mystery, wartime stories and raw coastal scenery. This guided trip combines short walks, local museums and wildlife spotting with comfortable transport from Kirkwall.
Cross Scapa Flow to Hoy for a day of Neolithic mystery, wartime stories and raw coastal scenery. This guided trip combines short walks, local museums and wildlife spotting with comfortable transport from Kirkwall.
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Operated by Orkney Travel · Hoy, Orkney
A low grey sky presses close above the ferry as it slips out of Scapa Flow and the island of Hoy rises from the swell — sheer cliffs and open moorland that invite a slow kind of attention.
moderate.
8–9 hours.
Moderate fitness: able to manage several short walks up to 1–2 miles on uneven terrain and stand outdoors for extended periods.
Yes — the itinerary includes the local ferry crossing to Hoy as part of the tour price.
Moderate: the tour includes several short walks (up to 1–2 miles) over uneven ground; good footwear and basic mobility are recommended.
Meet at stand 5 at the Kirkwall Bus Station as listed in the booking details; the tour returns to the same point.
The operator cancels tours in unsafe conditions; check the 24-hour cancellation policy and bring waterproof layers as weather can be changeable.
Hoy’s places reflect long human occupation — Neolithic carved tombs like the Dwarfie Stane sit alongside Norse place-names and 20th-century naval history in Scapa Flow.
Hoy’s heather moorland and seabird nesting sites are sensitive; stick to paths, take all litter away and follow guidance to avoid disturbing wildlife.
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