How far is it from Halcro to Settiscarth?

The distance between Halcro and Settiscarth is 98 km by road.

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

The drive from Halcro to Settiscarth takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Halcro to Settiscarth?

The fastest route from Halcro to Settiscarth covers 98 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.

Which direction is Settiscarth from Halcro?

Settiscarth lies roughly to the north of Halcro.

Halcro Settiscarth

Distance: 98 kmDrive time: 2 h 15 min

Driving from Halcro to Settiscarth takes about 2 h 15 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 98 km. The straight-line distance is 60 km. EV charging is available along the route, including in Lyth, Keiss, Northtown, Balfour GB, Crookness. Driving directions

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Driving directions23 · 98 km

This 61-mile stretch takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes, starting on the B876. The route follows the A836 and A961 to the Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope ferry, then continues on the C5. The drive ends in Settiscarth, tucked into a cluster of small communities in Orkney's central farmland.

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 left onto Ayre Road 622 m
20 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 11 km
21 Turn right 5 km
22 Turn left onto Lyde Road 2 km
23 Arrive onto Lyde Road 1 m

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The return trip from Settiscarth to Halcro covers roughly the same distance, 98 km.

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Gills Bay
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Stromness Port
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How far is it from Halcro to Settiscarth?: The distance between Halcro and Settiscarth is 98 km by road.
How long does it take to drive from Halcro to Settiscarth?: The drive from Halcro to Settiscarth takes approximately 2 h 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Halcro to Settiscarth?: The fastest route from Halcro to Settiscarth covers 98 km with a driving time of approximately 2 h 15 min.
Which direction is Settiscarth from Halcro?: Settiscarth lies roughly to the north of Halcro.

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