Walking on the Orkney and Shetland Isles

80 walks in the northern isles
Walking guidebook to 80 routes on the Orkney, Shetland and Fair Isles. Day walks include routes on Hoy, Rousay, Foula, Yell and Unst as well as the mainlands. Walks range from 1 to 16 miles and provide options for walkers of all abilities. Information on interesting sites, getting there and getting around the islands included.

A guidebook to 80 walks on the Isles of Shetland and Orkney. From short strolls to ancient monuments to more challenging cliff-top routes and moorland traverses, there is something for walkers of all levels of fitness and experience.

The walks range in length from 2–26km (1–17 miles) and cover 25 islands across Orkney and Shetland as well as Fair Isle and Foula.

• 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
• Detailed information on public transport to and around the islands
• Local points of interest are featured including Skara Brae and Old Man of Hoy
• Information included on archaeology, history and local wildlife