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Eilean Siar
Scalpay

A loop of Scalpay Island — Outer Hebrides

Moderate

4.9

(27)

162

hikers

A loop of Scalpay Island — Outer Hebrides

02:45

10.2km

140m

Hiking

A loop of Scalpay Island offers a diverse hiking experience across rugged coastline and open moorland in the Outer Hebrides. This moderate route covers 6.3 miles (10.2 km) with an elevation gain of 443 feet (135 metres), typically taking about 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You will encounter…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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1.54 km

Scalpay Island

Highlight • Settlement

One of the smaller islands in the Outer Hebrides Scalpay has been an important fishing and seafaring island for hundreds of years. There are two good harbours and the Eilean …

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4.60 km

Eilean Glas Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

A visit to the tea room at the lighthouse is a must, great home produced fayre, and hot drinks. All served up by the lady that has been there years.

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10.2 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.88 km

3.31 km

783 m

198 m

Surfaces

2.97 km

2.88 km

2.22 km

1.10 km

954 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

16°C

13°C

40 %

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Max wind speed: 24.0 km/h

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Comments

February 7, 2022,Scalpay Loop from Am Baile
Very wet and windy when we did this hike. Good waterproofs including gaiters were a must. Clear way markers throughout. Enjoyed albeit the weather put a dampner on things.
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