How far is it from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

The distance between Horraldshay and Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 is 37 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

The drive from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

The fastest route from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.

Which direction is Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 from Horraldshay?

Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 lies roughly to the north of Horraldshay.

Are there charging stations between Horraldshay and Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2, 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.

Horraldshay Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2

Distance: 37 miDuration: 6 h 45 min

Driving from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 takes about 6 h 45 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 37 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Rendall, Crookness, Kirkwall, Wasbister, Orkney Islands. Driving directions

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Driving directions16 · 37 mi

1 Depart onto Grandon Road 1 mi
2 Turn right onto Holland Road 1 mi
3 Turn right 2 mi
4 At end of road, turn left 5 mi
5 Turn straight 2 mi
6 At roundabout, take exit slightly right onto Ayre Road 1 mi
7 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Harbour Street 1 mi
8 Turn left 1 mi

9 Turn left 110 yd
10 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
11 Continue straight 1 mi
12 At end of road, turn right 8 mi
13 Turn left onto Rackwick Road 24 yd
14 Turn slightly right onto Aikerness Road 1 mi
15 Turn right onto Breckaskaill Road 2 yd
16 Arrive onto Breckaskaill Road

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The return trip from Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 to Horraldshay covers roughly the same distance, 37 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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Top attractions along the route

Kirkwall Port
Ferry Terminals

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Popular routes from destination

Popular destinations close by

Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 → Cairston42 mi · 6 h 55 min Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 → Hoy55 mi · 9 h Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 → Laminess51 mi · 12 h 55 min Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 → Gills62 mi · 8 h Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 → Skelwick6 mi · 15 min Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 → Kirkwall28 mi · 6 h 30 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 Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: The distance between Horraldshay and Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 is 37 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: The drive from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: The fastest route from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 covers 37 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.
Which direction is Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 from Horraldshay?: Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2 lies roughly to the north of Horraldshay.
Are there charging stations between Horraldshay and Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Horraldshay to Rackwick, Orkney Islands 2, 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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