Rackwick Outdoor Hostel

Public Transport Directions

From the nearest information centre:- From Kirkwall T.I.C. go out of Broad Street on to Castle Street, turn left on to Junction Road and take the B964 to Houton ( 8 miles). From Lyness, turn right on to B9047 for 13 miles. Take a right turn at hostel sign. From Stromness T.I.C. turn right on to Ferry Road, 2.5 miles the take right turn to Houton 5 miles.
From Stromness T.I.C. turn left for ferry to North Hoy. from Moaness, follow signs for Rackwick, road to the hostel is on the right hand side (6 miles).

Getting there by railway:- Scotrail from all Scottish departures to either Thurso or Wick or Aberdeen.

Getting there by aeroplane:- British Airways (UK) either from Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Wick or Sumburgh (Shetland) to Kirkwall (Orkney).

Getting there by ferry:- To Orkney:
NorthLink Ferries from Aberdeen or Lerwick to Kirkwall and from Scrabster to Stromness: tel 0845 6000 449 or visit www.northlinkferries.co.uk. Pentland Ferries from Gills Bay to St Margaret's Hope: tel. 01856 831226 or visit www.pentlandferries.co.uk. John O' Groats ferries from John O' Groats to Burwick (May - September). Foot passenger service only. Tel 01955 611353 or visit www.jogferry.co.uk

To Hoy:
Rackwick Hostel is 5km from Moaness Pier, the arrival point for pedestrians by ferry from Stromness. A car ferry operates from Houton to Lyness, details for both are available through Orkney Ferries 01856 872044. Minibuses and taxis are available on the island, however if guests decide to walk to the hostel, a footpath runs through the Rackwick Valley.