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Steep Hill Climb – Loch nan Ramh loop from Shawbost

Steep Hill Climb – Loch nan Ramh loop from Shawbost

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Steep Hill Climb – Loch nan Ramh loop from Shawbost

03:01

71.5km

580m

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 10, 2026

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Mòinteach Leòdhais

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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16.2 km

Breasclate Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice wee put stop, also a wee honesty box with homemade food in it.

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16.6 km

Callanish XII

Archaeological Site

18.6 km

Ruins

19.1 km

Steep Hill Climb

Highlight • Climb

If you like a hill to climb on bike or on foot, a wee challenge for you, you will get up but not without a wee bit of effort

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30.9 km

Leaning Power Lines on Mòinteach Leòdhais Moor

Highlight • Natural

Easy cycle with not too many challenging hills to climb, steady pace will see you over them & good views when on top

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31.2 km

Loch nan Ramh

Highlight • Lake

nice loch with peat bank beside it so can have a fish for a trout while cutting peats.

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33.3 km

Peat Banks of Mòinteach Leòdhais

Highlight • Natural Monument

this is the time of year the peats get cut then left to dry for heating in some of the houses, was used all over the island in the old days.

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34.8 km

Hill Climb in Mòinteach Leòdhais

Highlight • Natural

nice gentle hill climb with a wee kick near the end 😀

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35.2 km

Abhainn Ghrioda

Highlight • River

Small salmon river between the 2 lochs.

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36.1 km

Moorland Cabin

Highlight • Mountain Hut

these are chalet's that are dotted around the island on the moor, can sleep in them over night but not really for long term living.

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71.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.7 km

13.2 km

618 m

Surfaces

71.5 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (130 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 26 June

20°C

13°C

68 %

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Steep Hill Climb – Loch nan Ramh loop from Shawbost

Breasclate Bay

Steep Hill Climb

Leaning Power Lines on Mòinteach Leòdhais Moor

Loch nan Ramh

Peat Banks of Mòinteach Leòdhais

Hill Climb in Mòinteach Leòdhais

Abhainn Ghrioda

Moorland Cabin

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