Mainland Orkney
The Ring of Brodgar is free to visit and open year-round.
Some sections of the inner path may be closed periodically to allow the grass path to rest and regenerate.
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Please follow the one way system on your visit.
Some sections of the inner path may be closed periodically to allow the grass path to rest and regenerate.
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