Evening Wildflower Walk
- Dramatic coastline
- Yesnaby Castle rock stack
- Beautiful carpets of wildflowers
- Scottish Primrose - a very rare wildflower
Our evening walks take advantage of Orkney's long, summer nights, with a leisurely wander to enjoy the soft evening light, the sights and sounds of nature and the peacefulness.
The coastline at Yesnaby is very dramatic and windswept, even on a calm summer’s evening. We will enjoy a short walk along a coastal/clifftop path looking at the variety of wildflowers including the rare Primula scotica (Scottish Primrose). We will also look out for seabirds and puffins returning to the cliffs after a day at sea. (Please note Puffins are only here between May & July).
“An evening walk along the dramatic coastline at Yesnaby. It was a wonderful introduction to the delights of the Orkney Islands and I learned about all sorts of flora and fauna that would have passed me by, had Megan not been guiding us.”
Our Evening Wildflower walks are 2 hours in length and start at 7pm.
We will meet at the Yesnaby car park at 6.45pm and I will go through some pre-walk information with you before we set off.
The walk is approximately 2 miles and is a linear walk (there and back the same way)
- Walking boots/shoes - preferably waterproof
- Waterproof jacket and trousers
- Warm clothing/layers including hats & gloves
- Walking poles - if you normally use them
- Binoculars and a camera if you have them
- A snack and a drink
Q. Will we see puffins on this walk?
Yes, we can sometimes see puffins on this walk. Although the main theme for the walk is wildflowers, we will also point out other wildlife in the area including puffins.
Q. Are there public toilets nearby?
No, there are no public toilets at Yesnaby. The nearest would be in Stromness, Stenness or Bay of Skaill.
Q. Can I use public transport for this walk?
No, unfortunately the public buses do not work for the Evening walks.
Q. Is there a minimum number of people required for this walk?
No, we do not require a minimum number for this trip.
Q. Can we take our dog on this walk?
If you need to cancel your wildlife walk, please let us know at least 7 days in advance via email. The following charges will apply according to the date we receive your email:
- If notified 7 days in advance of your booking you will receive a full refund
- If notified less than 7 days in advance of your booking you will not receive a refund
- If you fail to show up for your wildlife walk at the agree time/meeting location you will not receive a refund
- If your clothing/equipment is deemed to be inadequate or unsafe, Wild Orkney Walks reserves the right to cancel your walk/tour without a refund.
Wild Orkney Walks reserves the right to change or cancel walks if there is bad weather forecast. Please be aware that we will only cancel if the weather forecast will make it unsafe to be out. If a walk is cancelled, you will be offered a choice:
- An alternative time/date
- A walk in a different location
- An alternative activity, ie a visit to a hide
- A full refund if none of the above is suitable
We reserve the right to change walks or itineraries in the light of prevailing weather or other safety reasons. Being on foot in remote and/or rugged country is potentially hazardous by its nature and participants must accept a certain element of risk. In the interest of safety, you must agree to abide by the decisions of your Walking Guide, who has full liability insurance.
Wild Orkney Walks shall not be liable for any consequential loss or damage arising from the cancellation, interruption, delay or alteration of or to any walk.
You are advised to take out travel insurance to cover any cancellation fees.
All refunds will be £ sterling and any fluctuation in exchange rates will not be our responsibility.
