How far is it from Pierowall to Heddle?

The distance between Pierowall and Heddle is 35 mi by road.

How long does it take to drive from Pierowall to Heddle?

The drive from Pierowall to Heddle takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.

What is the best route from Pierowall to Heddle?

The fastest route from Pierowall to Heddle covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.

Which direction is Heddle from Pierowall?

Heddle lies roughly to the south of Pierowall.

Are there charging stations between Pierowall and Heddle?

Yes. You can charge along the route from Pierowall to Heddle, 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.

Pierowall Heddle

Distance: 35 miDuration: 6 h 45 min

Driving from Pierowall to Heddle takes about 6 h 45 min via Kirkwall - Westray. The distance is 35 mi. The straight-line distance is 23 mi. EV charging is available along the route, including in Wasbister, Orkney Islands, Balfour GB, Kirkwall, Gorseness, Settiscarth. Driving directions

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Driving directions14 · 35 mi

This 34-mile stretch takes about 6 hours and 40 minutes, starting on the B9066. The route follows the Kirkwall-Westray road and the A960, passing through Heddle near the Skara Brae Neolithic monuments.

1 Depart right 8 mi
2 Turn left 162 yd
3 Turn left 64 yd
4 Turn straight onto Kirkwall - Westray 20 mi
5 Continue straight 67 yd
6 Turn left 44 yd
7 At end of road, turn right 1 mi
8 Turn right onto Shore Street 70 yd

9 Continue straight onto Harbour Street 120 yd
10 At roundabout, take exit straight onto Ayre Road 1 mi
11 At roundabout, take exit slightly left onto Hatston Brae 7 mi
12 Turn left onto Heddle Road 1 mi
13 Turn left 2 yd
14 Arrive

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The return trip from Heddle to Pierowall covers roughly the same distance, 35 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 destinations close by

Heddle → Beaquoy9 mi · 20 min Heddle → Mountpleasant57 mi · 2 h 5 min Heddle → Grimeston6 mi · 15 min Heddle → East Canisbay44 mi · 1 h 45 min Heddle → Hunspow50 mi · 1 h 55 min Heddle → Auckingill51 mi · 1 h 55 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 Pierowall to Heddle?: The distance between Pierowall and Heddle is 35 mi by road.
How long does it take to drive from Pierowall to Heddle?: The drive from Pierowall to Heddle takes approximately 6 h 45 min by car.
What is the best route from Pierowall to Heddle?: The fastest route from Pierowall to Heddle covers 35 mi with a driving time of approximately 6 h 45 min.
Which direction is Heddle from Pierowall?: Heddle lies roughly to the south of Pierowall.
Are there charging stations between Pierowall and Heddle?: Yes. You can charge along the route from Pierowall to Heddle, 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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