Stenness and Barnhouse Walk

Join the Rangers for a walk around one of the oldest stone circles and the nearby Neolthic settlement of Barnhouse.

Join the Rangers for a walk around one of the oldest stone circles and the nearby Neolthic settlement of Barnhouse.

Find out about the close connection of both these sites and their part in the story of Neolithic life in Orkney and beyond.

These walks are dog-friendly. Please keep your dog on a lead throughout.

Image © Claire Smith

Dates

Performances on 12/3/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 3rd December 2025 at 10:00 until 17th December 2025
Wednesday 3 December 2025 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 12/10/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 3rd December 2025 at 10:00 until 17th December 2025
Wednesday 10 December 2025 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 12/17/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 3rd December 2025 at 10:00 until 17th December 2025
Wednesday 17 December 2025 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 1/7/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 7 January 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 1/14/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 14 January 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 1/21/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 21 January 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 1/28/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 28 January 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 2/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 4 February 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 2/11/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 11 February 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 2/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 18 February 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 2/25/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 25 February 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 3/4/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 4 March 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 3/11/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 11 March 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 3/18/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 18 March 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

Performances on 3/25/2026 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 7th January 2026 at 10:00 until 25th March 2026
Wednesday 25 March 2026 10:00AM to 11:00AM

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Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge, About 5m North East of Stromness on the B9055., Orkney,

  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot
  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

  • Selected dates until Wednesday 25 March 2026
  • Walks and Guided Tours
  • Normal
  • Archaeology, Nature, Ranger Service
  • Stones of Stenness Circle and Henge
  • Fully booked: False
  • Tickets available soon: False
  • Orkney Ranger Service
  • 07920 450 540
  • orkneyrangers@hes.scot

This event is unticketed (Rank = 0)

  • Car parking is next to the Stones and it is a short walk from there to the Barnhouse settlement
  • The route is fairly flat but can be muddy underfoot
  • Warm and waterproof clothing and sturdy footwear advised
  • There is no shelter or toilets on site