40 KM
Grade C
To circumnavigate South Ronaldsay is a trip that offers beauty and challenge in equal measures. This most southerly Orkney island protrudes into the swirling waters of the Pentland Firth which will be enough to challenge any paddler; to complement this it offers beautiful beaches, impressive cliffs, wildlife a plenty and a rich history.
40 KM
Circumnavigation
Coastal Paddling
Strong Tidal Effects
No Landing Zones
Grade C
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The beautiful beaches found on route
The historic Churchill Barriers
The impressive stacks, caves and cliffs, notably: Clett of Crura, Halcro Head, Barth Head and Harrabrough Head
The challenging and infamous tidal streams where the southern coast and Pentland Firth meet
The numerous birds, seals and potentially orcas seen on route
Useful Links and/or Updates
The restaurant ‘Skerries Bistro’ is simply incredible, if you do nothing else have some food there!: http://www.skerriesbistro.co.uk
For direct ferries from Gills Bay to South Ronaldsay check out: http://www.pentalandferries.co.uk
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Barth Head
West coast of South Ronaldsay
West coast of South Ronaldsay
Wind Wick & Clett of Crura
Wind Wick & Clett of Crura
Clett of Crura, Orkney
Clett of Crura
East coast of South Ronaldsay
Pentland Firth, South Ronaldsay
Mouster Head
Bigore Head
Newark Bay
Wind Wick & Clett of Crura
Wind Wick & Clett of Crura
East coast of South Ronaldsay
West coast of South Ronaldsay
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