CarlowayLower Shader

Distance: 17 mi·Duration: 30 min

Driving from Carloway to Lower Shader takes about 30 min via A858. The distance is 17 mi. The straight-line distance is 14 mi. Driving directions

Driving directions

6 · 17 mi

1 Depart onto Rathad Phentland 1 mi
2 Turn left 1 mi
3 At end of road, turn right 12 mi
4 Turn left 5 mi
5 Turn left 20 yd
6 Arrive straight

The return trip from Lower Shader to Carloway covers roughly the same distance, 17 mi.

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Questions and answers

Lower Shader lies roughly to the north-east of Carloway.

How far is it from Carloway to Lower Shader?

The distance between Carloway and Lower Shader is 17 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Carloway to Lower Shader?

The drive from Carloway to Lower Shader takes approximately 30 min by car.

What is the best route from Carloway to Lower Shader?

The fastest route from Carloway to Lower Shader covers 17 mi with a driving time of approximately 30 min.

What is the shortest route from Carloway to Lower Shader?

The shortest driving route from Carloway to Lower Shader is about 17 mi by road.

Are there charging stations between Carloway and Lower Shader?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Carloway to Lower Shader, including 43 North Shawbost, Isle of Lewis (22 kW), North Shawbost, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis (22 kW), Tom na Ba, South Galson (22 kW). Charging points on this route: 3.

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 3 July 2026.

Carloway–Lower Shader

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CarlowayLower Shader