Book excerpt: 15 of the best short walks on the Orkney Islands, including Kirkwall Town, Skara Brae, Brough of Deerness, Marwick Head, Stromness, the Old Man of Hoy, Graemsay, Rousay, Eday, Westray and Stronsay. Most walks are under 4 hours in duration and between 3.5km and 10.5km, so they're perfect if you're new to walking or looking for something you can enjoy with the whole family. Easy-to-read OS maps, clear route descriptions and lots of images Many walks are accessible by public transport, but some require private transport Information on local beauty spots and refreshment stops GPX files available for download Compactly sized to fit in a jacket pocket