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Get Active in Orkney guide
Get Active in Orkney guide. By VisitOrkney. [PDF 3MB]

Get Active in Orkney [PDF 3MB]

VisitOrkney have produced a brochure, Get Active in Orkney , giving details and information on activities available in Orkney.

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From Stromness

Take the A965 for approximately three miles. From the Bridge of Waithe take a right turn on the the A964 road to Orphir. From there, carry on for approximately 13 miles until you see the Foveran sign on the left-hand side of the road.

From Kirkwall

Take the A964 road to Orphir. Carry on this route for approximately three miles, passing the Scapa Distillery on your way. Our signpost is clearly visible on the right hand side.

From Northlink Ferry, Hatston

Turn left towards Kirkwall, drive past an industrial estate until you come to a large roundabout. Take the second exit past the Highland Filling Station. Continue till you reach a small roundabout and turn right. Turn right at A964/Wellington Street to Orphir (There is a church on your left). Carry on this route for approximately three miles, passing the Scapa Distillery on your way. Our signpost is clearly visible on the right hand side.

From the Pentland Ferries, St Margarets Hope

On exiting the ferry, turn left along Pier road follow the road B9043/Back Road through St. Margarets Hope. Turn left and stay on A961 following road signs for Kirkwall. On entering Kirkwall, turn at A963/Holm Branch Road past the hospital.Turn left A964/Wellington Street to Orphir (There is a church on your right). Carry on this route for approximately three miles, passing the Scapa Distillery on your way. Our signpost is clearly visible on the right hand side.

From Kirkwall Airport

Turn right as you exit the airport toward Kirkwall. Turn left (signposted Heavy Vehicles) onto Clay Loan. At bottom of Clay Loan turn left at A963/Junction Road. Turn right at A964/Wellington Street to Orphir (There is a church on your left). Carry on this route for approximately three miles, passing the Scapa Distillery on your way. Our signpost is clearly visible on the right hand side.

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