How far is it from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister?

The distance between Blackhill, Orkney Islands and Grimbister is 6 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister?

The drive from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister takes approximately 15 min by car.

What is the best route from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister?

The fastest route from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.

Which direction is Grimbister from Blackhill, Orkney Islands?

Grimbister lies roughly to the west of Blackhill, Orkney Islands.

Are there charging stations between Blackhill, Orkney Islands and Grimbister?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

Blackhill, Orkney Islands Grimbister

Distance: 6 miDuration: 15 min

Driving from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister takes about 15 min via A965. The distance is 6 mi. The straight-line distance is 4 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions6 · 6 mi

1 Depart onto Blackhill Road 1 mi
2 Turn left onto Sunnybank Road 1 mi
3 Turn left 5 mi
4 Turn left 1 mi
5 At end of road, turn left onto Old Finstown Road 91 yd
6 Arrive onto Old Finstown Road

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The return trip from Grimbister to Blackhill, Orkney Islands covers roughly the same distance, 6 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

32 chargers

Dounby Primary School, DounbyDounby Primary School, Dounby, Orkney Islands, KW17 2JA50 kW
Ferry Road, StromnessFerry Road, Stromness, Orkney, KW16 3AD50 kW
Great Western Road Car Park, KirkwallGreat Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1BX50 kW
Great Western Road South, KirkwallGreat Western Road South, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1AN50 kW
Pickaquoy RD, KirkwallPickaquoy RD, Kirkwall, KW15 1RP50 kW

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Grimbister → Corston, Orkney Islands7 mi · 15 min Grimbister → Dounby8 mi · 15 min Grimbister → Toab, Orkney Islands14 mi · 25 min Grimbister → Costa13 mi · 25 min Grimbister → Stenness5 mi · 10 min Grimbister → Clouston6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 2 September 2026.

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How far is it from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister?: The distance between Blackhill, Orkney Islands and Grimbister is 6 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister?: The drive from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister takes approximately 15 min by car.
What is the best route from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister?: The fastest route from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister covers 6 mi with a driving time of approximately 15 min.
Which direction is Grimbister from Blackhill, Orkney Islands?: Grimbister lies roughly to the west of Blackhill, Orkney Islands.
Are there charging stations between Blackhill, Orkney Islands and Grimbister?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Blackhill, Orkney Islands to Grimbister, including Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW); Great Western Road Car Park, Kirkwall (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 32.

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