Westness Walk
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 4.7 kms | 02:00 (hrs:mins) | 50 metres | Explorer 464: Orkney - Westray, Papa Westray, Rousay, Egilsay & Wyre |
Description
A heritage walk through a historic landscape ranging from evidence of the Clearances of the 19th century back to Stone Age chambered cairns. To the south the main focus is Norse settlement with links to the Sagas.
Access Info
Ferries leave from Tingwall pier. From the pier take the road to the left for four and a half miles to the signposted layby. Park in the layby.
For walkers without cars the start of the walk is four and a half miles from the pier. No buses on the is
More Info
'Walks in Orkney' by Mary Welsh.Leaflets from TICs.
