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Port of Ness Harbour and Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Borve

Port of Ness Harbour and Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Borve

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Port of Ness Harbour and Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Borve

01:38

37.8km

340m

Road cycling

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

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.4 km

Port of Port of Ness

Highlight • Settlement

Great little caffe at this location and its open late.

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16.4 km

Port of Ness Harbour and Beach

Highlight • Structure

A village of Lewis Isle, Port of Ness enjoys great beaches with expansive views over the sea. Here, you will find a 19th century harbour and boathouse. Tradition is still …

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17.8 km

Loch Stiapabhat Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural Monument

Covering 6 acres (2.5 ha), Loch Stiapabhat is a huge loch on the Isle of Lewis. The shallow waters are full of nutrients from the underlying calcareous sand and drainage …

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20.4 km

Port Stoth Beach

Highlight • Beach

This port has a simple slipway only but apart from that presents itself as a tiny beach perfectly embedded between the rocks. Shallow water invites for a swim.

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21.0 km

View of the cliffs at the Butt of Lewis

Highlight • Natural Monument

My tip: leave your car in the last place and come here on foot via the coastal path

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21.0 km

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built to aid shipping in the 1860's, it's unusual in that it remained unpainted and is a plain brick tower. This was one of the last lighthouses to be automated …

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21.4 km

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

24.9 km

Wobbly Dog Rock, Isle of Lewis

Highlight • Natural Monument

best cake stop in the Hebrides - make sure you go before/after visiting the Butt of Lewis, and before the end of the 2024 season when the owner is moving away!

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37.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.0 km

14.6 km

154 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.5 km

185 m

173 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 27 May

22°C

8°C

24 %

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Port of Ness Harbour and Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Borve

Port of Port of Ness

Port of Ness Harbour and Beach

Loch Stiapabhat Nature Reserve

Port Stoth Beach

View of the cliffs at the Butt of Lewis

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Wobbly Dog Rock, Isle of Lewis

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