For detailed information, including a map of the trail and further insights into the hike, please visit https://whatson.fo/hiking/hike/nordoyri-skuvadalur?lang=en. This will give you everything you need to prepare for your adventure and help you navigate the route with ease.

A lovely trip to the scout house in Skúvadalur among sheep, birds and historical traces.

The hike starts south of the cattle grid in Norðoyri, an ancient village. Archaeological evidence suggests that people have lived here since the Viking era.
From the parking walk some 600 metres south on a dirt road that suddenly ends by a large cairn. From here, go upwards and follow path of gravel and loose rocks. This steep is short and from here the path is grassy and even, but clearly visible from foot and horse traffic. Before the valley of Skúvadal the path fades away and becomes grassy. Poles guide you along the final stretch to the newly built scout house.

On clear days you can see all the way to Suðuroy, the southernmost island, as well as Lítli Dímun, the smallest island. When you arrive in the scout house you can sit on the bench and enjoy a meal.  The house was originally built in 1941 by some 20 people from Klaksvík for recreational purposes. In 1949 the local scout group got rights to use the house. In 2016 the old and dilapidated house was demolished and a new was built on the same spot. The house was built by the lumber department at the technical collage in Klaksvík, and from carried by helicopter to Skúvadal in parts.

Many lakes are some 600 metres east of the house. You might be lucky to see the rare red-throated loon, but be respectful an careful so as to not disturb the precious eco systems. Walk the same way back home.