Hire a Bike on Mainland Orkney

Cycle Helmets

We provide a range of helmets for all ages. However, we do encourage you to bring your own helmet if possible to be sure you get a helmet suited to your needs. 

Bike Locks

Be secure with your Cycle Hire! We provide bike locks so you can be sure that your bike rental is always where you left it. 

Mudguards & Racks

All our adult bikes have mudguards and racks as standard, making them perfect for family adventures and storing everything you need to spend a day around Orkney. 

Panniers

We have a small supply of panniers available. To avoid disappointment over lack of availability, we do encourage you to bring your own if possible. 

Natural Views

From the stunning coasts to the beautiful fields and verges, Orkney provides spectacular scenery for cyclists to enjoy. Whether you’re sticking to easier cycle routes or challenging yourself to some of the longer routes, you will find absolutely astounding natural beauty. 

Wildlife

Our cycle routes take you on a marvellous circuit around all the major wildlife hotspots. Bird spotters can watch spectacular species of birds on the dramatic sea cliffs and even the most relaxing paths take you near gorgeous wildlife and even some farm animals too. 

Historic Sites

Neolithic Orkney is just a short trip away with Skara Brae and other astounding historic sites at your fingertips. Some of the historic sites do require a ferry from mainland Orkney, but all ferries allow you to take your bike on board for free. 

Food & Drink

From Orkney’s distilleries to the places to pop in and eat, there’s plenty accessible by bike. Quite a few locations even have cycle racks so you can enjoy a spot of lunch without worrying about losing your bike. 

Take the Recommended Paths

Orkney has so much to offer that picking where to cycle can be a challenge! Take a look at the link below for some excellent route suggestions to cover a range of cycling abilities. We can also provide suggested cycle routes from our base here in Kirkwall.

Bike Locks

Make your own routes as you explore Orkney by bike! Keen adventurers are welcome to go off the beaten track and enjoy everything Orkney has to offer in their own way. We also offer route maps and everything you’d need to plot your own cycle routes.