How far is it from Halcro to Kirkwall?

The distance between Halcro and Kirkwall is 81 km by road.

How long does it take to drive from Halcro to Kirkwall?

The drive from Halcro to Kirkwall takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.

What is the best route from Halcro to Kirkwall?

The fastest route from Halcro to Kirkwall covers 81 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.

Which direction is Kirkwall from Halcro?

Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Halcro.

Where can I camp between Halcro and Kirkwall?

Along the route from Halcro to Kirkwall you can stop for the night or service your van at Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site, Ferry View Campsite, Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre.

Halcro Kirkwall

Distance: 81 kmDrive time: 1 h 55 min

Driving from Halcro to Kirkwall takes about 1 h 55 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 81 km. The straight-line distance is 56 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lyth, Ireland, Orkney Islands, Burwick, Nether Button, Scapa. Driving directions

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Driving directions20 · 81 km

This 50-mile stretch takes about 1 hour 54 minutes, starting on the B876. The route follows the A836 and A961, crossing via the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry. The drive ends in Kirkwall at St Magnus Cathedral.

1 Depart 3 km
2 Turn left 8 km
3 At end of road, turn right 17 km
4 Turn left onto Gills Pier Road 339 m
5 Turn right 139 m
6 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 29 km
7 Continue straight 39 m
8 Turn left onto Pier Road 603 m
9 Continue straight onto Ontoft Road 114 m
10 Turn right onto Cromarty Square 63 m
11 Continue straight onto Saint Margaret's Road 533 m
12 Turn left 22 km
13 Continue right onto Holm Road 581 m

14 At end of road, turn left onto Bignold Park Road 233 m
15 Continue straight onto Dundas Crescent 331 m
16 Turn slightly left onto Palace Road 367 m
17 Continue left onto Castle Street 119 m
18 Turn right onto Junction Road 225 m
19 At roundabout, take exit right onto Harbour Street 144 m
20 Arrive onto Harbour Street

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The return trip from Kirkwall to Halcro covers roughly the same distance, 81 km.

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How far is it from Halcro to Kirkwall?: The distance between Halcro and Kirkwall is 81 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Halcro to Kirkwall?: The drive from Halcro to Kirkwall takes approximately 1 h 55 min by car.
What is the best route from Halcro to Kirkwall?: The fastest route from Halcro to Kirkwall covers 81 km with a driving time of approximately 1 h 55 min.
Which direction is Kirkwall from Halcro?: Kirkwall lies roughly to the north of Halcro.
Where can I camp between Halcro and Kirkwall?: Along the route from Halcro to Kirkwall you can stop for the night or service your van at Dunnet Bay Caravan Club Site, Ferry View Campsite, Orkney Caravan Park at the Pickaquoy Centre.

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