Puffins

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Westray

NEW - The Ultimate Puffin Experience

The Ultimate Puffin Experience is a brand new island adventure for 2026!

Puffins are one of the world’s favourite seabirds, and it is certainly on of the most requested species we get asked about on our walks. The island of Westray is the best place in Orkney to see these colourful and charismatic birds and this day trip will take you along a cliff top path where you can have the most wonderful puffin experience!

Here are some need to knows about your day:

  • The Ultimate Puffin Experience runs on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 6th May to 3rd August inclusive
  • The ferry is approx. 90 minutes from Kirkwall and your return ferry fare is included in the price.
  • Our walk will be up to a maximum of 6 miles on quiet island roads and clifftop paths
  • The main aim of the day is to see puffins but we will also look at any other birds, wildflowers, insects and mammals that we see
  • Timings – meet in Kirkwall at 10.15am and our ferry returns to Kirkwall at 7.20pm.

 Further information on timings for the day and what to bring with you will be provided at the time of enquiry/booking.

From £125 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

May — August

Contact details

Wild Orkney Walks

Burnbank
Hillside Road
Stromness
Orkney
Scotland
KW16 3HR

Key facilities

  • Parking
  • Disabled Parking

Tour information

Starting

  • Kirkwall

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Boat
  • Walking

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Island Hopping
  • Landscapes
  • Outdoor Activities
  • Photography
  • Walking
  • Walking/Hiking
  • Wildlife

Tour prices


From £125 Per Adult £60 Per Child

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Prices are subject to change depending on season

Wild Orkney Walks

Tour company information

Wild Orkney Walks

Wild Orkney Walks operates all year round, offering guided walks for small groups from 1 person up to a maximum of 6 people. We can take you by foot to beautiful locations, allowing you to escape the crowds and get off the beaten track. From busy seabird cliffs to colourful wildflower meadows, our walks cover it all. In addition we also offer Bespoke walks, Island trips and a Wildlife Guiding Service. One of the many things we love about walking in Orkney is the surprise of the unknown, you just never know what you might see which adds to the enjoyment of being outdoors.

Opening times

Open Daily 9am - 10pm

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