How far is it from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill?

The distance between Grimeston and Abune-the-hill is 11 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill?

The drive from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill takes approximately 20 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill?

The fastest route from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.

Which direction is Abune-the-hill from Grimeston?

Abune-the-hill lies roughly to the north of Grimeston.

Are there charging stations between Grimeston and Abune-the-hill?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill, 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: 30.

Grimeston Abune-the-hill

Distance: 11 miDuration: 20 min

Driving from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill takes about 20 min via A986. The distance is 11 mi. The straight-line distance is 9 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions5 · 11 mi

1 Depart 2 yd
2 Turn left onto Stoneyhill Road 2 mi
3 At end of road, turn left 6 mi
4 Turn right onto Hundland Road 4 mi
5 Arrive onto Hundland Road

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The return trip from Abune-the-hill to Grimeston covers roughly the same distance, 11 mi.

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Charging points along the way

30 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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Abune-the-Hill → Evie6 mi · 10 min Abune-the-Hill → Marwick6 mi · 15 min Abune-the-Hill → Birsay4 mi · 10 min Abune-the-Hill → Dounby6 mi · 15 min Abune-the-Hill → Greeny5 mi · 15 min Abune-the-Hill → Skeabrae6 mi · 15 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 7 September 2026.

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How far is it from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill?: The distance between Grimeston and Abune-the-hill is 11 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill?: The drive from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill takes approximately 20 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill?: The fastest route from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill covers 11 mi with a driving time of approximately 20 min.
Which direction is Abune-the-hill from Grimeston?: Abune-the-hill lies roughly to the north of Grimeston.
Are there charging stations between Grimeston and Abune-the-hill?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimeston to Abune-the-hill, 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: 30.

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