Tankerness Mill Road

Start location: Whitecleat, Tankerness (HY 514 085)
End location: Smiddyquoy, Tankerness (HY 508 097)
Geographical area: Orkney Islands
Path Type: Rural Path
Path distance: 1.4km
Accessibility info: Suitable for pedestrians

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Route Description

This old grass and dirt track was a lost route until very recently. It has now been fenced with post and wire and re-opened as a community amenity by the parish Community Council using Awards for All funds.

OS Landranger sheet 6 (Orkney - Mainland) or sheet 7 (Orkney - Southern Isles)

Heritage Information

The track was originally used by local people as access to the mill, now disused and a ruin.

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