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Hiking in Kirkwall
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Real hiking in Kirkwall
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Kirkwall Private Walking Tour
★ 5.0(2 reviews)· 4 hrs
From €213
History and Architecture Walking Tour
★ 4.9(196 reviews)· 1h 30m
From €22
Shared York Walking Tour – Hidden Gems & History
★ 4.9(564 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €21
From Kirkwall - Orkney Mainland Private Tour
★ 4.8(60 reviews)· 7 hrs
From €458
Solheimajokull Glacier 3-Hour Small-Group Hike
★ 4.8(508 reviews)· 3 hrs
From €104
York Witches and History Walking Tour
★ 4.8(462 reviews)· 1h 15m
From €20
Reykjavik Walking Tour - Walk with a Viking
★ 4.7(1,079 reviews)· 2 hrs
From €46
Semi Private Tour - Orkney and Kirkwall
★ 4.6(94 reviews)· 6h 30m
From €224
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What to check before you book
- Check the real difficulty rating and elevation gain, not just the distance.
- Confirm whether a guide is required or the trail is self-guided.
- Check the weather forecast — conditions can change fast on exposed routes.
Best time for hiking in Kirkwall
Real weather data, based on the last 3 years — useful for outdoor plans, less relevant for indoor experiences.
January
7° / 4°C
~94mm rain
April
9° / 6°C
~69mm rain
July
15° / 12°C
~83mm rain
October
12° / 10°C
~127mm rain
Good to know
Kirkwall is in United Kingdom. The local currency is the British pound (£).
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Based on real current ratings, "Kirkwall Private Walking Tour" is the highest-rated option we found (5.0 stars) — see the listings above.