S Magnus Way: Orphir To Kirkwall
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Activity:
Road biking
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Distance:
18.83 km
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Author’s time:
Duration unknown
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Difficulty:
Not specified
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Return to departure point:
No
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Vertical gain:
+ 135 m
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Vertical drop:
- 132 m
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Highest point:
89 m
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Lowest point:
0 m
Description
Start the plot by indicating the starting point. If you know the exact car parking situation, please explain how to park.
If we can access the starting point with public transports, please explain the lines to use and share any useful informations.
(S) From here, describe the instructions to follow from the starting point.
Add waypoints by clicking on the map.
The plot has to end by the location where the walk finishes. If it is a loop please write (S/E) at the end of the description. If it is a one way route write (E).
Waypoints
- S : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Start in car park beside access to Earl's Bu, Orphir, Orkney KW17 2RD, UK
- 2 : km 0 - alt. 4 m - Head east on Gyre Rd towards Kingfisher Rd
- 3 : km 0.95 - alt. 21 m - Turn right onto A964
- 4 : km 5.93 - alt. 31 m - Head north-east on A964 towards Germiston Rd
- 5 : km 7.75 - alt. 30 m - Head east on A964
- 6 : km 10.22 - alt. 80 m - Head north-east on A964
- 7 : km 12.62 - alt. 35 m - Head north-east on A964 towards Orquil Rd
- 8 : km 14.24 - alt. 12 m - Turn right onto Old Scapa Rd (signed Scapa B9053)
- 9 : km 14.85 - alt. 1 m - Head east on Old Scapa Rd towards New Scapa Rd/B9148
- 10 : km 15.12 - alt. 0 m - Head south-east on Old Scapa Rd towards New Scapa Rd/B9148
- 11 : km 15.35 - alt. 3 m - Turn left onto New Scapa Rd/B9148
- 12 : km 16.83 - alt. 6 m - Take 2nd exit on the roundabout (straight across)
- 13 : km 17.7 - alt. 4 m - At roundabout turn slight right onto Junction Road, A963 (signed Town centre)
- 14 : km 18.25 - alt. 1 m - Turn right at roundabout to head west along the harbour towards Ayre Rd/A965
- 15 : km 18.41 - alt. 1 m - Turn right onto Bridge St/A960
- 16 : km 18.47 - alt. 3 m - Head south-east on Bridge St/A960 towards St Olaf's Wynd
- 17 : km 18.54 - alt. 4 m - Turn right onto Albert St/A960
- 18 : km 18.61 - alt. 4 m - Head south-west on Albert St/A960 towards The Strynd
- E : km 18.83 - alt. 4 m - Finish at St Magnus Cathedral
Useful Information
Always stay careful and alert while following a route. Visorando and the author of this walk cannot be held responsible in the event of an accident during this route.