This 2,000-year-old Iron Age broch stands 13.7 meters tall, its stone walls still intact, surrounded by a ditch and rampart. The broch's entrance is on the east side, with a guard chamber and a spiral staircase leading to the upper levels. The interior features a series of rooms, including a kitchen, bedrooms, and a latrine, showcasing the advanced engineering and architectural skills of the ancient Scots who built it.
Park in the small free car park and walk along the obvious path to the coast. If you have mobility issues please note that its a 10 minute walk downhill on a grassy path and then back up the same way. But so worth it for the beautiful setting next to the chambered cairn. Truly a highlight of any Orkney visit. Free to enter. No facilities, maybe bring a picnic.
Great historic monument in a beautiful setting. Walk downhill from the carbpark is steep and takes about 15-20 minutes. Worth the effort!
Stunning Ancient Brooch on the beautiful Island of Rousay.
One of the lesser-known treasures of Orkney and worth the ferry crossing to Rousay alone, Midhowe is a stunning, cathedral-sized chambered cairn; the neighbouring Iron-Age Broch is equally impressive; both should be a must-see for anyone interested in Orkney's ancient heritage
Incredible Broch right next to Midhowe Cairn! The Broch was built 3,500 years after the Cairn. Really incredible inside as well! Both sites are worth the hike down then up the hill! Parking at the top of the hill for a few cars.
Astounding burial mound dating from 5000 years ago and a 1st century Broch. Not accessible to people with mobility problems but a must see for everyone else.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Park in the small free car park and walk along the obvious path to the coast. If you have mobility issues please note that its a 10 minute walk downhill on a grassy path and then back up the same way. But so worth it for the beautiful setting next to the chambered cairn. Truly a highlight of any Orkney visit. Free to enter. No facilities, maybe bring a picnic.
Great historic monument in a beautiful setting. Walk downhill from the carbpark is steep and takes about 15-20 minutes. Worth the effort!
Stunning Ancient Brooch on the beautiful Island of Rousay.
One of the lesser-known treasures of Orkney and worth the ferry crossing to Rousay alone, Midhowe is a stunning, cathedral-sized chambered cairn; the neighbouring Iron-Age Broch is equally impressive; both should be a must-see for anyone interested in Orkney's ancient heritage
Incredible Broch right next to Midhowe Cairn! The Broch was built 3,500 years after the Cairn. Really incredible inside as well! Both sites are worth the hike down then up the hill! Parking at the top of the hill for a few cars.
Astounding burial mound dating from 5000 years ago and a 1st century Broch. Not accessible to people with mobility problems but a must see for everyone else.
