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Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

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Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

04:35

100km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 17.3 km for 9.65 km

After 73.3 km for 9.65 km

Waypoints

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Bus stop

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13.7 km

Eriskay Causeway

Highlight • Structure

Eriskay Causeway was built in the early 2000's connecting the island of Eriskay to South Uist. It's about 2km long.
The causeway is used on the Hebridean Way cycle trail, it's fun to ride across unless the weather is bad as there isn't any shelter.
Keep an eye out for seals.

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16.4 km

Eriskay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely sandy beach to indulge your exotic shell and driftwood search inclinations.
Great place for a break or a wild camp spot.

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30.8 km

Barra Airport Beach Runway

Highlight • Beach

The most scenic airport you will ever see. Well worth going at the correct times to watch the planes land.

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42.2 km

Sheabhal Climb from Castlebay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Sheabhal climb from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra is short but brutally steep, averaging 10% with steep ramps peaking near 13-15%. The single-track road rises sharply from the coast, offering stunning views of the bay and Atlantic as you grind upwards. The surface is decent but exposed to wind and weather, so conditions can change quickly. The panoramic summit views make every effort worth it.

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44.2 km

View of Kisimul Castle from Castlebay

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The main village on Barra island, Castlebay is a lovely place that gives a taste of Hebridean life. Here, you find a smattering of quaint shops and cafes, several grocery stores, a bank and post office.

The village overlooks Kisimul Castle, a stunning castle on a tiny island in the middle of the sea. In 2001, the chief of Clan MacNeil leased the castle to Historic Scotland for 1,000 years. The price? £1 and a bottle of whisky per year.

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52.5 km

Start of the Hebridean Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Blink and you will miss it as I cycled straight past but it’s in front of the Vartesay community hall!

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67.4 km

Loch An Duin Climb from Northbay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Loch An Duin climb from Northbay on the Isle of Barra is a remote, rolling ascent averaging 6%, with ramps nudging 12%. The single-track road rises steadily through moorland and lochside scenery, with sweeping views and barely another soul in sight. The climb feels exposed, especially in the wind, so pace yourself and stay relaxed on the pedals. It’s a quiet climb through wild and open island landscape.

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69.6 km

Northbay Field of Hope

Forest

73.2 km

Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry here crosses to Coilleag on Eriskay. It's a regular service but timings vary with the seasons and weather so check calmac.co.uk/barra-eriskay-ferry-winter-timetable for the latest times.
Ardmhor Coffee is at the port with coffee and cake available.

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100 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.8 km

24.2 km

19.2 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

32.6 km

19.2 km

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

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Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

Eriskay Causeway

Eriskay Beach

Barra Airport Beach Runway

Sheabhal Climb from Castlebay

View of Kisimul Castle from Castlebay

Start of the Hebridean Way

Loch An Duin Climb from Northbay

Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal

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