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How to get here

By train

Thurso. Take the bus to Scrabster and Hamnavoe ferry to Stromness, then passenger ferry MV Graemsay to Moaness on Hoy.

By bus

Pier Head, Stromness. Take passenger ferry MV Graemsay to Moaness on Hoy.

By road

From Lyness ferry turn right (signposted 'Hoy') onto the B9047 and take the first left (signposted for Dwarfie Stone) toward Rackwick. Park at Dwarfie Stone or Rackwick beach.

Sat nav POI file

If you have a satellite navigation system that can accept POI files, please see our POI page for a download link and instructions.

Other ways to get to the reserve

Walk straight up the hill from Moaness Pier - information board after 1.5 miles (2.5 km) on Post Road footpath.

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Where is it?

  • Lat/lng: 58.911272,-3.351575
  • Grid reference: HY222034
  • Nearest town: Stromness, Mainland
  • County: Orkney
  • Country: Scotland

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Note: Some reserves are not served directly by public transport and, in these cases, a nearby destination (from which you may need to walk or take a taxi or ferry) may be offered.