Shaltabhaig Bay – Loch Dun Na Cille loop from Ludaig

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Shaltabhaig Bay – Loch Dun Na Cille loop from Ludaig

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Shaltabhaig Bay – Loch Dun Na Cille loop from Ludaig

02:58

50.2km

220m

Cycling

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

Last updated: July 31, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Sgìre Bòidhchead Nàiseanta Machair Uibhist a Deas

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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154 m

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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7.15 km

Ruins

9.41 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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19.2 km

Flora MacDonald's Birthplace Monument

Highlight • Monument

Monument and remains of the childhood home of Flora MacDonald, born in 1772.

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20.3 km

Café

Highlight • Cafe

20.3 km

Kildonan Museum

Highlight • Historical Site

The museum is definitely worth a visit. The exhibits about life in the Outer Hebrides are fascinating and informative.

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27.1 km

Otter Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can see Otters from here it's best to look 2 to 3 hours either side of thigh tide. They can be seen from the car park but best to …

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50.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

29.9 km

19.5 km

654 m

190 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

17.3 km

654 m

190 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 18 October

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Shaltabhaig Bay – Loch Dun Na Cille loop from Ludaig

Shaltabhaig Bay

Loch Dun Na Cille

Flora MacDonald's Birthplace Monument

Café

Kildonan Museum

Otter Point

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