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Am Politician – Eriskay Beach loop from Eriskay

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Am Politician – Eriskay Beach loop from Eriskay

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Am Politician – Eriskay Beach loop from Eriskay

01:12

4.52km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

535 m

Am Politician

Highlight • Restaurant

Am Politician is named after the SS Politician, a ship that sank near Eriskay in 1941 and became famous for its cargo of whisky. The pub has some of the …

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2

794 m

Eriskay Old Cemetery and Commonwealth War Graves

Highlight • Historical Site

The old cemetery of Eriskay.

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3

2.42 km

Coilleag a' Phrionnsa (Prince Charlie’s Bay)

Highlight • Beach

Prince Charlie’s Bay, also known as Prince’s Beach, is a historic beach on the Isle of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It's said to be the place where …

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4

2.48 km

Eriskay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful white sandy beach. Take a break and enjoy the sunset.

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2.81 km

Coilleag a' Phrionnsa

Beach

6

3.17 km

Fr. Allan Memorial Story Board, Eriskay

Highlight • Monument

Love these little boards with stories and information - lots of them dotted around the area

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7

4.01 km

Eriskay Beach

Highlight • Beach

A lovely beach at the back of Am Politician. Great for walks and swimming.

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4.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.67 km

1.20 km

828 m

817 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.29 km

1.28 km

1.23 km

640 m

< 100 m

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Wednesday 20 May

13°C

10°C

96 %

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