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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse – Traigh Mheilein Beach loop from Borve

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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse – Traigh Mheilein Beach loop from Borve

Moderate

5.0

(1)

35

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Butt of Lewis Lighthouse – Traigh Mheilein Beach loop from Borve

02:02

33.6km

300m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

9.72 km

Comunn Eachdraidh Nis Café

Highlight • Cafe

Nice beaches with lighthouse and cliffs to see here.
Easy grass walk on the west side of the lighthouse southwards.

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2

13.0 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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3

16.2 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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4

16.9 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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16.9 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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17.3 km

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

7

17.7 km

Traigh Mheilein Beach

Highlight • Natural

There's also a small parking lot here—in theory. It's also popular with RVers!

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33.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

25.5 km

7.75 km

290 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

193 m

< 100 m

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