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Brough of Birsay

3.1 miles (5 km)

Ordnance Survey Map Open Streetmap Visit this tidal island on this short walk on Mainland Orkney.
Access to the island is via a 240m causeway across the Sound of Birsay. It is only crossable at low tide - click here for tide times. On the island you will find the remains of Pictish and Norse settlements and a modern light house.
You can extend your walking in the area by visiting the nearby Marwick Head RSPB nature reserve.

Brough of Birsay Ordnance Survey Map Ordnance survey map - view and print off detailed OS map

Brough of Birsay Open Street Map - view and print off detailed map

Brough of Birsay OS Map Ordnance survey map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Brough of Birsay Open Street Map Open Streetmap - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby

Marwick Head

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GPS Files

GPX File

Brough of Birsay.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Download Linked File)

Memory Map Route

Brough of Birsay.mmo (On Desktop:Right Click>Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold >Download Linked File)