Standing Stones of Stenness
Stenness, United Kingdom
Four tall slabs survive from one of the oldest stone circles in Britain, part of the Heart of Neolithic Orkney World Heritage Site. Access is free, with a small car park on the B9055 between the lochs.
- Nearest town
- Stenness, United Kingdom
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 58.9937, -3.2080
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- United Kingdom: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Drive on the left. Some bridges and tunnels charge tolls.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Point of Ness CampsiteCampsite7 km from Standing Stones of StennessTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToilets
- Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy CentreMotorhome stopover14 km from Standing Stones of StennessTentsCaravansMotorhomesShowersToiletsWaste disposal
- Caravan and Motorhome Club siteMotorhome stopover14 km from Standing Stones of StennessMotorhomes
- Eviedale CentreCampsite14 km from Standing Stones of Stenness
- Birsay Hostel & CampsiteCampsite15 km from Standing Stones of Stenness
- Kirkwall Bay Touring ParkMotorhome stopover15 km from Standing Stones of StennessMotorhomes
All campsites in United Kingdom · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Standing Stones of Stenness?
Standing Stones of Stenness is in Stenness, United Kingdom, at GPS 58.9937, -3.2080. It is about 6 km from Stromness.
Can you camp near Standing Stones of Stenness?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Point of Ness Campsite, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 8 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Standing Stones of Stenness?
Standing Stones of Stenness is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Orkney by ferry: the Italian Chapel and Neolithic Orkney.
What is there to see near Standing Stones of Stenness?
Places worth a stop nearby: Ring of Brodgar (2 km), Skara Brae (10 km), Italian Chapel (21 km) and Duncansby Stacks (41 km).
When is the best time to visit Standing Stones of Stenness?
No month is ideal everywhere on this route; the most pleasant are usually May–September. Cold, short days in January. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)