The Old Man of Hoy. Hoy is an island best experienced outdoors, and its wild landscape provides plenty of nature and wildlife opportunities. The Hoy RSPB reserve features around 10,000 acres of moorland and sea cliffs. It has also been home to a pair of breeding white-tailed eagles in recent years, and there's lots of other birdlife to spot.. Of all our 8 top things to see and do while in the Orkney Islands visiting the Old Man of Hoy is for us probably the standout. Frankly, the 137m sandstone tower is the craziest things we've ever seen along Britain's coast. The Old Man of Hoy is a needle-thin sea stack that looks seconds away from just toppling into the sea.

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How to visit the Old Man of Hoy, one of the tallest sea stacks in UK! Stunning Outdoors
The walk to the Old Man of Hoy starts from Rackwick Bay. If you're traveling by car, it's easy to follow the B9047 road up Hoy and to Rackwick. The single-track road to Rackwick Bay is in good condition, with regular passing places, and there is a large car park at Rackwick Bay. You can park there for up to 7 days.. The classic hike to the Old Man of Hoy. The classic hike to the Old Man of Hoy begins at the boat landing in Moaness, at the northern shores of Hoy and can be completed during a day trip to the island. Start & Finish: Moaness. Distance (there and back): 21 km. Total time: 7-9 hours.