Activities
There are virtually
endless opportunities for outdoor activities. The following list
is far from complete but gives a good taste of what is on offer:
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Walking and
cycling - there are a number of good shoreline and
hillside walks in the vicinity and the area is well frequented
by cyclists. For adventure further afield and/or daytrips,
there is the added advantage of fast and frequent access
by ferry to the nearby islands of Flotta and Hoy.
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Nature
- Houton Bay seal colony is on the doorstep, and the RSPB
Hobbister Bird Reserve is nearby.
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Historic
sites - we are close to the ancient Round Kirk and
Orkneyinga Saga Centre at Orphir, and within easy access
of many of the other major historical sites on mainland
Orkney.
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Roving Eye
Enterprises - underwater camera ship the MV Guide
departs most days from Houton Bay Pier taking passengers
to view the wrecks in Scapa Flow.
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Diving
-Dive boats head out daily from Stromness to explore the
wrecks of Scapa Flow. Often these vessels call in at Houton
Bay during the day.
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Towns
- A brief drive or bus journey will take you to the major
towns of Kirkwall and Stromness, for a shopping trip, sports,
cinema, and theatre or just a day or night out.
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