Rackwick Outdoor Centre

Located on Hoy, the second largest island in Orkney, the hostel is located in the scenic valley of Rackwick. From the hostel a path climbs steadily towards the dramatic sea cliffs of northwest Hoy and the dramatic “Old Man of Hoy” a 137m sea stack. Much of the surrounding area is owned by the RSPB, the reserve comprises 3,500ha of upland heath and cliffs where a large variety of birds and wildlife live and breed.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

This site is a member of Orkney Islands Council group.

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Features

Dogs allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Watersports nearby

Location

Rackwick Outdoor Centre

Rackwick

Orkney Islands

Scotland

KW16 3NJ

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)

GPS

58.92187°N
-3.33123°W

Nearest transport

Coach

Rail

38.6 km Thurso Rail Station

46 km Georgemas Junction Rail Station

Ferry

1.3 km North Hoy Orkney Ferry Terminal

3.8 km Graemsay Orkney Ferry Terminal

5.2 km Stromness Orkney Ferry Terminal

Airport

24.9 km Kirkwall (Orkney) Airport

44.1 km Eday Airport

47.3 km Stronsay Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Dunnet	35.2 km	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Thurso	37.6 km	Sea	N/A	Good	Good	N/A

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Skara Brae 14.1 km

The Castle & Gardens of Mey 32.2 km

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

HOY (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 21/10/1985) 4 km

Orkney - Stromness and Brinkies Brae 5 km

BRODGAR (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 24/07/2001) 10.6 km

HOBBISTER (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 29/11/1972) 16.1 km

THE LOONS AND LOCH OF BANKS (CURRENT BOUNDARY FROM 13/06/1995) 19.5 km

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.