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About The Breck

The Breck lies on Orkney's Mainland, about 8 kilometres southwest of Kirkwall via the A964. This quiet community sits between the island's central farmlands and western coast, accessible by local roads connecting to Orphir and Houton. The area offers a peaceful base for exploring Orkney's archaeological treasures, including the nearby Orphir Round Church, one of Scotland's few surviving medieval round churches from the 12th century.

Where is The Breck on the map?

The Breck is in Scotland, at 58.918, -3.138 - about 24 km north of Brims.

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Orphir2 mi 10 minMidland3 mi 10 minHouton3 mi 10 minSmoogro4 mi 10 minPetertown4 mi 10 minKirbister, Orkney Islands 24 mi 10 minHobbister5 mi 15 minClestrain5 mi 15 minTuskerbister6 mi 15 minGreenigoe7 mi 15 minGermiston GB7 mi 20 minClouston7 mi 15 minIreland, Orkney Islands8 mi 20 minScapa9 mi 15 minHeddle9 mi 25 min

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The closest airport to The Breck is Kirkwall Airport, 20 km (about 22 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport, Westray Airport.

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