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About Rackwick, Orkney Islands

Rackwick lies on remote Hoy island, reached by ferry from Stromness then 8km along the B9047 and narrow coastal roads. The journey crosses dramatic moorland before descending to the Atlantic coast. With roughly 7 EV chargers on Hoy but none in the village itself, plan charging stops at ferry terminals. The bay boasts a stunning golden sand beach beneath 400-meter red sandstone cliffs.

Where is Rackwick, Orkney Islands on the map?

Rackwick, Orkney Islands is in Scotland, at 58.873, -3.385 - about 30 km north-west of Brims.

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EV Chargers in Rackwick, Orkney Islands

6 chargers

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What is the closest airport to Rackwick, Orkney Islands?

The closest airport to Rackwick, Orkney Islands is Kirkwall Airport, 52 km (about 2 h 50 min by car). Other airports nearby: Eday Airport.

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