34 KM
Grade C
Many would class this as the trip of all trips and that comes as no surprise looking at what it offers and where it is. Some of the UK’s highest cliffs; continuous intricate rock features, caves, arches, stacks and waterfalls; commitment and exposure to the Atlantic ocean; solitude and wildlife; strong tidal streams, races and overfalls; and of course the most iconic sea stack there is – the Old Man of Hoy.
25 KM
No Landing Zones
Coastal Paddling
Tidal Movement
Vehicle Shuttle
Grade C
Show Description
Paddling beneath the iconic ‘Old Man of Hoy’
The immense sea cliffs of St John’s Head
The continuous cliffs and remoteness of the entire west coast of Hoy
Rack Wick with it’s beach that is framed by giant red cliffs
The seriousness and commitment of the trip, everything needs to come together in harmony for this trip to be possible
Useful Links and/or Updates
For the ferry information to get across to Hoy check out; http://www.orkneyferries.co.uk
There is a great cafe in the village of Hoy: http://www.benethhillcafe.co.uk
Gallery
Kame of Hoy
Old Man of Hoy
Old Man of Hoy, Orkney
Old Man of Hoy
Rack Wick
Rack Wick
Tor Ness
Coastline South of Rack Wick
Rora Head
Old Man of Hoy & St John's Head
Old Man of Hoy
St John's Head
Old Man of Hoy & Rora Head
Old Man of Hoy
Kame of Hoy, Orkney
Kame of Hoy
Rora Head
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