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Ferry from Tingwall to Rousay

Miscellaneous 20 May 2026 4.0 miles

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4.0 miles Distance
23m Moving time
10.3 mph Average speed
13.8 mph Max speed
Description
Ferry from the Tingwall on the north of the Orkney maninland to Brinian on the island of Rousay. Across the fearsome Eynhallow Sound (which was a pussycat today) and carefully round the west cardinal of Wyre Skerries. The guide book claims that the tides in Eynhallow get to 9 knots. The wind against tide effects are called "the roosts" locally. This was one of the "reverse on" only ferries - there seemed to be about 6 inches spare either side of the van but I'm sure it was actually a little more than that! At the suggestion of Martin (owner of Peedie Farm) we did a quick anti-clockwise tour of the island that evening to get a feel for the place before going "tomb raiding" the next day.
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20 May 2026 at 17:55:15
End
20 May 2026 at 18:20:41
Participants
Aidan and Liz
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Brinian Orkney Orkney and Shetland Rousay Tingwall

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