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Eriskay Causeway – Eriskay Causeway loop from West Kilbride

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Eriskay Causeway – Eriskay Causeway loop from West Kilbride

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Eriskay Causeway – Eriskay Causeway loop from West Kilbride

01:41

33.8km

210m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.71 km for 162 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.69 km

Shaltabhaig Bay

Highlight • Natural

The road skirts around this sheltered bay. It affords beautiful views across the calm water and to the ferry jetty. The jetty is now defunct since the construction of the causeway.

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2

3.56 km

Eriskay Causeway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A stunning causeway joining Eriskay with South Uist. The Eriskay Causeway opened in 2001, making the traditional island life and natural beauty accessible via road. On the causeway, you'll be surrounded by clear, light-blue water.

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3

7.03 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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4

7.79 km

Coilleag a' Phrionnsa (Prince Charlie’s Bay)

Highlight • Beach

Prince Charlie’s Bay, also known as Prince’s Beach, is a historic beach on the Isle of Eriskay in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. It's said to be the place where …

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5

10.5 km

Eriskay Causeway

Highlight • Structure

Ottering about. We hoped to see some otters as we pottered over the causeway. We didn’t even though we were there at the changing tide so we played pooh sticks …

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6

11.3 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, …

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7

26.9 km

Loch Dun Na Cille

Highlight • Lake

As you travel along the western shores of the lake breathe in the superb views of Loch Dun Na Cille and central fort.

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8

27.0 km

Views of Loch Dun Na Cille and Central Fort

Highlight • Viewpoint

Superb views of Loch Dun Na Cille and central fort as you travel along the western shores of the lake.

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29.2 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

33.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.6 km

214 m

Surfaces

20.7 km

12.9 km

214 m

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