How far is it from Grimness to Alterwall?

The distance between Grimness and Alterwall is 29 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Alterwall?

The drive from Grimness to Alterwall takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.

What is the best route from Grimness to Alterwall?

The fastest route from Grimness to Alterwall covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.

Which direction is Alterwall from Grimness?

Alterwall lies roughly to the south-west of Grimness.

Are there charging stations between Grimness and Alterwall?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Alterwall, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

Grimness Alterwall

Distance: 29 miDuration: 1 h 25 min

Driving from Grimness to Alterwall takes about 1 h 25 min via Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry. The distance is 29 mi. The straight-line distance is 22 mi. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 29 mi

1 Depart onto Grimness Road 1 mi
2 Turn left 2 mi
3 Turn right onto Saint Margaret's Road 1 mi
4 Turn left onto Ontoft Road 125 yd
5 Continue straight onto Pier Road 1 mi
6 Turn right 43 yd
7 Continue straight onto Gills Bay - St Margaret's Hope ferry 18 mi
8 Continue straight 158 yd

9 Continue straight onto Gills Pier Road 1 mi
10 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
11 Turn left 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn left 1 mi
13 Turn right 6 mi
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Alterwall to Grimness covers roughly the same distance, 29 mi.

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Along the way

Charging points along the way

10 chargers

John O'groats, WickJohn O'groats, Wick, KW1 4YX75 kW
Church Road, St. Margaret's HopeChurch Road, St. Margaret's Hope, Orkney, KW17 2SR50 kW
Gill's Pier Road, Gill's BayGill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay, Highland, KW1 4YB50 kW
North Road, WickNorth Road, Wick, KW1 4QS50 kW
John O'Groats, WickJohn O'Groats, Wick, Caithness, KW1 4YR35 kW

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Top attractions along the route

Gills Bay
Ferry Terminals
St Margaret's Hope Port
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Popular destinations close by

Alterwall → Mireland4 mi · 10 min Alterwall → Warse6 mi · 15 min Alterwall → Brough, Orkney Islands52 mi · 2 h Alterwall → Lochend, Highland 25 mi · 15 min Alterwall → Houton50 mi · 2 h Alterwall → Brabstermire5 mi · 10 min

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Distance and drive time are computed from OpenStreetMap road data with the OSRM routing engine. Updated 6 November 2026.

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How far is it from Grimness to Alterwall?: The distance between Grimness and Alterwall is 29 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Grimness to Alterwall?: The drive from Grimness to Alterwall takes approximately 1 h 25 min by car.
What is the best route from Grimness to Alterwall?: The fastest route from Grimness to Alterwall covers 29 mi with a driving time of approximately 1 h 25 min.
Which direction is Alterwall from Grimness?: Alterwall lies roughly to the south-west of Grimness.
Are there charging stations between Grimness and Alterwall?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Grimness to Alterwall, including John O'groats, Wick (75 kW); Church Road, St. Margaret's Hope (50 kW); Gill's Pier Road, Gill's Bay (50 kW). Charging points on this route: 10.

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