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 11/13/2024 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 2nd October 2024 at 10:00 until 18th December 2024
Wednesday 13 November 2024 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 11/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 2nd October 2024 at 10:00 until 18th December 2024
Wednesday 20 November 2024 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 11/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 2nd October 2024 at 10:00 until 18th December 2024
Wednesday 27 November 2024 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 12/4/2024 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 2nd October 2024 at 10:00 until 18th December 2024
Wednesday 4 December 2024 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 12/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 2nd October 2024 at 10:00 until 18th December 2024
Wednesday 11 December 2024 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 12/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 2nd October 2024 at 10:00 until 18th December 2024
Wednesday 18 December 2024 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 1/8/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 8 January 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 1/15/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 15 January 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 1/22/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 22 January 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 1/29/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 29 January 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 2/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 5 February 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 2/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 12 February 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 2/19/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 19 February 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 2/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 8th January 2025 at 10:00 until 26th February 2025
Wednesday 26 February 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,

Meet at the entrance to Stenness at 10am

  • 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 3/5/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 5th March 2025 at 10:00 until 26th March 2025
Wednesday 5 March 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 3/12/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 5th March 2025 at 10:00 until 26th March 2025
Wednesday 12 March 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 3/19/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 5th March 2025 at 10:00 until 26th March 2025
Wednesday 19 March 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 3/26/2025 12:00:00 AM

Weekly on a Wednesday starting on 5th March 2025 at 10:00 until 26th March 2025
Wednesday 26 March 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)

  • Selected dates until Wednesday 26 March 2025
  • 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