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Tangasdale Beach – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

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Tangasdale Beach – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

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4.8

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Tangasdale Beach – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

03:08

58.2km

430m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 21, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 15.0 km for 9.65 km

After 35.6 km for 9.65 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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306 m

View of Kisimul Castle from Castlebay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The main village on Barra island, Castlebay is a lovely place that gives a taste of Hebridean life. Here, you find a smattering of quaint shops and cafes, several grocery …

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645 m

View of Castlebay Harbour

Highlight • Lake

3.59 km

Tangasdale Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

WIth wide Atlantic views and white sand, Tangasdale Beach is a sight to behold as the road snakes past. The Isle of Barra Beach Hotel on the north eastern cliffs is the most westerly pub in the UK.

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4.08 km

Borve Campsite

Highlight • Rest Area

Small campsite with good facilities clean showers, kitchen & fridge. Can be noisy next to the sea at night!

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10.3 km

Loch an Duin

Lake

11.4 km

Northbay Field of Hope

Forest

26.9 km

Ruins

27.9 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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30.3 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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31.2 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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55.2 km

Sheabhal Climb and View of Castlebay

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

A steep but stunning climb as the road rises up out of Castlebay and passes by the peak of Sheabhal. Be sure to look behind you as well for glorious views across the Bay.

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58.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

19.2 km

18.2 km

165 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.4 km

19.4 km

15.4 km

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Tangasdale Beach – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

View of Kisimul Castle from Castlebay

View of Castlebay Harbour

Tangasdale Beach

Borve Campsite

Eriskay Causeway

Shaltabhaig Bay

Eriskay Causeway

Sheabhal Climb and View of Castlebay

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