At Tingwall Ferry Terminal, several specific travel options converge: Service 6 connects the terminal with Evie, and Midhowe Broch can be reached from there with Orkney Ferries. Ferry trips also offer distinctive views of the landscape, while visitors can walk along the active fishing harbour. Planning therefore covers both transport connections and experiences on the water and in the village.

Getting your bearings in Tingwall

Service 6 connects Tingwall Ferry Terminal with Evie; check the current timetable before travelling. The active fishing harbour offers a different view of Tingwall: visitors can walk along the harbour. This is an activity in the village itself, separate from the trips whose appeal lies in the views during the crossing.

Ferry trips and scenic views

On the ferry trip from Tingwall, you can see Gairsay’s distinctive humped silhouette. The crossing traverses Eynhallow Sound and offers views towards the Atlantic Ocean. The ferry to Wyre travels through Wyre Sound, between the high hills of Rousay and low-lying Wyre. The two perspectives are clearly different: one focuses on Gairsay and views of the Atlantic, while the other highlights the contrast in elevation between Rousay and Wyre. If you are choosing a trip for its scenery, these give you two distinct points of reference.

Midhowe Broch can also be reached from Tingwall Terminal with Orkney Ferries. As operating information can change, check the latest details before travelling. This gives you a named destination in your travel plans, in addition to the scenic views during the crossing.

Pilgrimage route and excursion

The St Magnus Way is a 58-mile pilgrimage route through Mainland Orkney. It begins on Egilsay and includes a trip to three important historic sites associated with the martyrdom of Magnus around 1117. The ferry then takes pilgrims back to Tingwall. The length describes the route through Mainland Orkney, while the starting point on Egilsay sets the historic sites and return trip to Tingwall in a specific sequence. Both the overall length of the pilgrimage route and the historical context of its opening section are relevant when planning your trip.

An excursion to Eynhallow differs in its terrain: walks cross rough ground, and there are no facilities whatsoever on the island. If you would like to join a future trip, confirm the arrangements in advance.

Differences in getting around

The options for walking differ according to specific criteria: you can walk along Tingwall’s fishing harbour, the St Magnus Way is a 58-mile pilgrimage route, and walks on Eynhallow involve rough terrain. The local setting, route length and walking conditions give you different points of reference when planning your trip.

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