Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks
Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks β a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.

Mick Garratt β CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 hβ2 h
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks is a other located in scotland-islands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Place summary
Upper Avelshay Walk is a 2km trail located in the Scottish Islands, marked by waymarkers for guidance. This route is part of the OIC Orkney Walks initiative, providing a structured walking experience in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 59.1401, -2.9745
- District
- Orkney Islands
- Postcode
- KW17 2PU
- Parliamentary constituency
- Orkney and Shetland
Sources
- osm: node/8829578913 (ODbL)
Other places nearby

Cubbie Roo's Burden = chambered cairn (Neolithic)
Burial mounds & barrows Β· 0.7 km

Rousay Heritage Centre
Museums Β· 1.3 km

Knitchen Hill
Mountains & hills Β· 1.5 km

Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Campsites Β· 1.6 km

Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Hostels Β· 1.6 km

Trumland House
Historic houses Β· 1.7 km

Trumland Nature Reserve Walk start (3.3 km return) follow white topped waymarkers - OIC Orkney Walks
Wildlife reserves Β· 1.9 km

Bay of Skaill
Natural landmarks Β· 2.0 km

Taversoe Tuick, chambered cairn and nearby remains
Hill forts Β· 2.0 km

Taversoe Tuick
Archaeological sites Β· 2.0 km

Trumland RSPB reserve
Wildlife reserves Β· 2.1 km

Bay of Vady
Natural landmarks Β· 2.1 km
Nearby
Burial mounds & barrows Β· Scottish Islands
Cubbie Roo's Burden = chambered cairn (Neolithic)
Cubbie Roo's Burden = chambered cairn (Neolithic) β a burial mound in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Museums Β· Scottish Islands
Rousay Heritage Centre
Rousay Heritage Centre β a museum in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
Mountains & hills Β· Scottish Islands
Knitchen Hill
Knitchen Hill β mountain in scotland islands. Elevation: 227 m.
Campsites Β· Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite β a campsite in scotland islands.
Hostels Β· Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite β a hostel in scotland islands.
π· 5Historic houses Β· Scottish Islands
Trumland House
Trumland House β house on Rousay, in Orkney Islands, Scotland, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks
Places to stay
Campsites Β· Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite β a campsite in scotland islands.
Hostels Β· Scottish Islands
Trumland Hostel & Campsite
Trumland Hostel & Campsite β a hostel in scotland islands.
Caravan parks Β· Scottish Islands
Caravan and Motorhome Club site
Caravan and Motorhome Club site β a caravan park in scotland islands.
Hotels Β· Scottish Islands
Balfour Castle
Balfour Castle β a hotel in scotland islands.
Places to eat & drink
More natural landmarks in this region
π· 3Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Am Basteir
Am Basteir β 934m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
π· 3Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Arnaval
Arnaval β mountain on the Isle of Skye, in Highland, Scotland, UK.
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Askival
Askival β 812m high mountain in Highland, Scotland, UK.
π· 5Natural landmarks Β· Scottish Islands
Beinn MhΓ²r
Beinn MhΓ²r β 620m high mountain on South Uist, Outer Hebrides, Scotland, UK.
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks?
- Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks is in the Scottish Islands, United Kingdom (postcode KW17 2PU).
- What is Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks?
- Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks β a other in scotland-islands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks?
- Drivers can use postcode KW17 2PU.
- Is Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks free to visit?
- Yes, Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks is free to enter.
- How do I get to Upper Avelshay Walk (start) - follow waymarkers (2km) - OIC Orkney Walks?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode KW17 2PU. It sits within the Orkney and Shetland parliamentary constituency.