How far is it from Gorseness to Widewall?

The distance between Gorseness and Widewall is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Gorseness to Widewall?

The drive from Gorseness to Widewall takes approximately 50 min by car.

What is the best route from Gorseness to Widewall?

The fastest route from Gorseness to Widewall covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.

Which direction is Widewall from Gorseness?

Widewall lies roughly to the south of Gorseness.

Are there charging stations between Gorseness and Widewall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Gorseness to Widewall, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

Gorseness Widewall

Distance: 29 miDuration: 50 min

Driving from Gorseness to Widewall takes about 50 min via A961. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 18 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions17 · 29 mi

1 Depart straight 61 yd
2 Turn left 90 yd
3 Turn right onto Hinderayre Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Gorseness Road 3 mi
5 At end of road, turn left 4 mi
6 At end of road, turn left 5 mi
7 Turn straight 2 mi
8 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi

9 At roundabout, take exit right onto Junction Road 1 mi
10 Turn left onto Castle Street 1 mi
11 Turn left onto Palace Road 1 mi
12 Continue slightly right onto Dundas Crescent 1 mi
13 Continue straight onto Bignold Park Road 1 mi
14 Turn right onto Holm Road 15 mi
15 Turn right 2 mi
16 Turn left onto Oback Road 5 yd
17 Arrive onto Oback Road

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The return trip from Widewall to Gorseness covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

34 chargers

Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
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

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Top attractions along the route

St Margaret's Hope Port
Ferry Terminals
Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Widewall → Yesnaby35 mi · 55 min Widewall → Cleat7 mi · 15 min Widewall → Kirkwall Airport (KOI)17 mi · 30 min Widewall → Grimbister23 mi · 35 min Widewall → Crookness30 mi · 50 min Widewall → Tenston33 mi · 55 min

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

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How far is it from Gorseness to Widewall?: The distance between Gorseness and Widewall is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Gorseness to Widewall?: The drive from Gorseness to Widewall takes approximately 50 min by car.
What is the best route from Gorseness to Widewall?: The fastest route from Gorseness to Widewall covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 50 min.
Which direction is Widewall from Gorseness?: Widewall lies roughly to the south of Gorseness.
Are there charging stations between Gorseness and Widewall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Gorseness to Widewall, including Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Dounby Primary School, Dounby (50 kW); Ferry Road, Stromness (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 34.

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