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Old Man of Hoy

No. 23 of 341 in Hoy and West Mainland, No. 1 for hikes, No. 2 for views. Nature, 2.6 km from Rackwick.

A sea stack rising from the coast near Rackwick, reaching 137 metres.Written by Claude from the facts on this page (describe-v1, 2026-11-01).

Facts

Height
137 mOpenStreetMap, checked 2026-11-01
Website
orkney-seastacks.co.uk/oldman.htmOverture Maps Foundation, Places, checked 2026-11-01
Best months
Any time of yearoffyougo rules
Getting there
Directions in Google Mapswhat3words addressOpen in OpenStreetMap

Why it ranks here

Score 0.67 for any trip, from the same formula as every place.

Stay nearby

Within 8 km, best first
BurnmouthStay, in RackwickHikes and fells

Food and drink nearby

Within 8 km, best first
Beneth'ill Cafe5.2 km from StromnessFood and pubs

If it rains

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