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Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Isles

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Walking the archipelago of 70 small islands and skerries making up the Orkneys is the best way to discover them. Experience the long days and colourful night skies and witness a wealth of sea life and sea birds, remarkable flora and fauna.

Book Direct with Operator
Price:

£1,395

Duration: 7 days, 6 nights
Departures: Various departures available from May to September
Start point: Inverness Railway Station
End point: Inverness Railway Station
 

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Wilderness Walking - The Orkney Isles

On this little-visited archipelago of 70 small islands and skerries just north of the Scottish mainland, explore the fascinating culture and history under the watchful eye of a knowledgeable guide. Walk in the wildest places of Orkney, learn about ancient civilisations and see spectacularly weathered sea cliffs. After exhilarating days, immersing yourself in the remarkable geography, fauna and flora of these islands, enjoy friendly Orcadian hospitality and fresh local produce at the stylish accommodation of a historic guest house.

What price includes

 
  • 6 nights accommodation in 4 star, family owned hotel
  • Most meals during the trip
  • The services of an experienced and knowledgeable guide
  • Transport during the trip starting & finishing in Inverness
  • All private boat and ferry transfers
 

Location

 

Plan your journey by train

Meeting point:
Inverness Railway Station

Nearest train station to meeting point:
Inverness Railway Station

Transfer to meeting point:
Operator collects guests from station

 
Plan your journey to Inverness railway station
 

Plan your journey by train

Finish point:
Inverness Railway Station

Nearest train station to finish point:
Inverness Railway Station

Transfer to finish point:
Operator drops guests off at station

 
Plan your return journey from Inverness railway station
 

 
 
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