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🧦Hiking Socks - Breathable socks designed to prevent blisters on long walks

🧢Thermal Beanie Hats - Prevent heat loss from the head in windy summit conditions

🧭Orienteering Compasses - Accurate compasses for map-based navigation

🔋Lithium AA Batteries - Long-lasting power that performs well in cold mountain weather

🔪Outdoor Multi-Tools - Versatile tools for gear repairs and food prep in the wild

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Hike from Skara Brae to Stromness

Distance: 10.1 mi
Elevation gain: 415 m
Maximum elevation: 111 m
Elevation loss: 425 m
Minimum elevation: 0 m

Moving time: 3 h 50 m
Moving speed: 2.6 mph
Maximum speed: 10.3 mph
Total time: 4 h 28 m
Global speed: 2.3 mph

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🧥Breathable Waterproof Jackets - Essential rain protection for the unpredictable British climate

🎒Hiking Backpacks - Comfortable backpacks for day hikes and multi-day treks

🎿Telescopic Trekking Poles - Reduces knee strain on steep topographic descents

📚UK Hiking Guidebooks - Detailed route descriptions for the Lake District, Peaks, and Highlands

🕶️Glacier Goggles - Maximum protection for high-altitude snow topography

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Trail profile

Distance: 10.1 mi
Elevation gain: 415 m
Maximum elevation: 111 m
Elevation loss: 425 m
Minimum elevation: 0 m

Moving time: 3 h 50 m
Moving speed: 2.6 mph
Maximum speed: 10.3 mph
Total time: 4 h 28 m
Global speed: 2.3 mph

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🚶Walking Pedometers - Simple distance tracking for casual trail walkers

🧦Merino Wool Hiking Socks - Moisture-wicking socks to prevent blisters during long mountain walks

📷Outdoor Action Cameras - Cameras designed for hiking and adventure

🌦️Portable Weather Meters - Handheld tools for monitoring weather conditions

🧊Personal Water Filters - Drink safely from mountain streams marked on your map

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About this trail

Name: Hike from Skara Brae to Stromness trail, distance, elevation, map, profile, GPS track

Start: B9056, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3LR, United Kingdom (59.04876 -3.33559)

End: Northlink Ferries, Ferry Road, Stromness, Orkney Islands, Scotland, KW16 3BH, United Kingdom (58.96406 -3.29567)

Coordinates: 58.96136 -3.36671 59.05074 -3.29567

Topography: Orkney Islands topographic map, elevation, terrain

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Gear up for your next adventure:

🥤Collapsible Water Bottles - Save space in your rucksack as you consume your water

📐Altimeters & Barometers - Tools for measuring altitude and air pressure

🔦LED Camping Lanterns - Illumination for reading maps inside your tent at night

🎒Multi-day Trekking Packs - Large capacity backpacks for wild camping and long-distance trails

📦Compression Sacks - Reduce backpack volume efficiently

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