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RSPB Balranald Nature Trail loop

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RSPB Balranald Nature Trail loop

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4.7

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256

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RSPB Balranald Nature Trail loop

01:27

5.67km

20m

Hiking

Embark on the RSPB Balranald Nature Trail loop, an easy hike covering 3.5 miles (5.7 km) with a minimal elevation gain of 72 feet (22 metres), typically completed in about 1 hour and 27 minutes. This circular route on the Isle of North Uist takes you through varied landscapes, including…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Parking

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2.15 km

Rocky Shoreline View at Balranald Nature Reserve

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Balranald Nature Reserve is a fantastic place to explore if you're looking for quintessential Outer Hebrides landscapes of turqoise waters and white sandy beaches. The reserve also features wild marshes …

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Balranald Nature Reserve Coastal Walk

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Great bird sanctuary with fantastic views of the sea.

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5.67 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.88 km

1.79 km

Surfaces

3.88 km

1.79 km

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Weather

Sunday 5 July

15°C

13°C

93 %

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Comments

June 17, 2025,RSPB Balranald Naturpfad Schleife

Welcome to North Uist. We had chosen a short hike after breakfast. The weather forecast predicted cloudy to sunny spells. When the first drizzle arrived, we backtracked a bit to find shelter. It didn't last long. We then continued along the beautiful coastline. Further along the path, it started to rain heavily. Trying to take a shortcut was useless. A …

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Rocky Shoreline View at Balranald Nature Reserve

Balranald Nature Reserve Coastal Walk

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