Dover to Orkney islands - Part 3 (NCN Route 1)

A cycling route starting in Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.

Overview

About this route

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From Dover (Kent) to Orkney islands, in Northern Scotland, along well signposted National Cycle Network Route 1, the longest cycle route in UK. Part 3 : Edinburgh to Orkney (10 days). Strong bike with wide puncture-proof tyres required for the numerous off-road sections. Total distance : 2700 km Total climb : 18&#39;000 m Number of days : 28 More information on www.europebybike.info and www.sustrans.org.uk

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Duration
1,045.2 km
Distance
1,238 m
Ascent
1,285 m
Descent
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Raphaël Clerici
Raphaël Clerici

created this 10 years ago

Route highlights

Points of interest along the route

  1. Point of interest after 72.5 km

    B&amp;B The Kilnhouse, 7 S Maltings, Newton of Falkland, Cupar, Fife KY15 7QT. Tel: 01337 857188.

  2. Point of interest after 196.7 km

    South Links Caravan Park, Traill Dr, Montrose, Angus DD10 8EJ. Tel: 01674 672105. www.http://www.southlinkspark.com

  3. Point of interest after 284.6 km

    Rooms to let at SRUC Aberdeen Campus, Craibstone Estate, AB21 9YA. Tel: 01224 711012. Email: gwen.bruce@sruc.ac.uk Website: www.sruc.ac.uk/holidayletsaberdeen

  4. Point of interest after 407 km

    Findochty Caravan Park, Jubilee Terrace, Findochty, Buckie, Banffshire AB56 4QA. Tel: 01542 835303 Email: Moiramain@aol.com Website: www.findochtycaravanpark.co.uk

  5. Point of interest after 529.3 km

    Inverness Student Hotel, 8 Culduthel Rd, Inverness, Highland IV2 4AB. Tel: 01463 236556. Website: invernessstudenthotel.com

  6. Point of interest after 661.6 km

    Dunroamin Caravan Park, Main Street, Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4AR. Tel: 01549 402447. www.lairgcaravanpark.co.uk

  7. Point of interest after 718.1 km

    The Poor House (Bunkhouse), Strathtongue, Tongue, Lairg, Sutherland IV27 4XR. Tel: 01847 611798. Website: thepoorhouse.co.uk

  8. Point of interest after 791.4 km

    Sandra's Hostel, 24/26 Princes Street, Thurso, Caithness. Tel/Fax: 01847 894575. E-Mail: info@sandras-backpackers.co.uk

  9. Point of interest after 826.6 km

    Stroma View Campsite, Huna, Wick, Caithness KW1 4YL. Tel: 01955 611313. Website: www.stromaview.co.uk

  10. Point of interest after 924.9 km

    Birsay Outdoor Centre (Hostel &amp; Campsite). Booking: 01856 873535 ext 2430. Email: leisure.culture@orkney.gov.uk

  11. Point of interest after 983.6 km

    Rackwick Outdoor Centre (Hostel), Hoy, Orkney KW16 3NJ. Booking: 01856 873535 ext. 2417

  12. Point of interest after 1,001.5 km

    Hostels, camping and Guest Houses, Stromness.

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