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United Kingdom
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Eilean Siar
South Harris

The Coffin Road – Head of Ob Lickisto loop from Loch Fincastle

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Hiking trails & Routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Eilean Siar
South Harris

The Coffin Road – Head of Ob Lickisto loop from Loch Fincastle

Moderate

5.0

(3)

24

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The Coffin Road – Head of Ob Lickisto loop from Loch Fincastle

03:16

11.7km

220m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 21, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

319 m

View of Luskentyre Beach from the Hill

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Lots of tourist's come here so usually a good few people here in the summer

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2.45 km

The Coffin Road

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During the 19th century, many of Harris’ inhabitants were forcibly moved from their homes on the west coast to make way for sheep farming. This historic coffin road was used …

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5.88 km

Head of Ob Lickisto

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Beautiful views across the head of Ob Lickisto featuring a lovely house perched on the shores.

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7.75 km

View of Skye and Neist Point

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skye and Neist point in the distance

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11.7 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.89 km

4.92 km

639 m

295 m

Surfaces

5.73 km

3.07 km

1.85 km

639 m

455 m

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Wednesday 24 June

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