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Eilean Siar
South Uist

Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
Scotland
Eilean Siar
South Uist

Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

Moderate

4.7

(3)

91

riders

Barra Airport Beach Runway – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Daliburgh

04:35

100km

710m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

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After 17.3 km for 9.65 km

After 73.3 km for 9.65 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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13.7 km

Eriskay Causeway

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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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2

16.4 km

Eriskay Beach

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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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3

30.8 km

Barra Airport Beach Runway

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The most scenic airport you will ever see. Well worth going at the correct times to watch the planes land.

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4

42.2 km

Sheabhal Climb from Castlebay

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The Sheabhal climb from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra is short but brutally steep, averaging 10% with steep ramps peaking near 13-15%. The single-track road rises sharply from the …

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5

44.2 km

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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6

52.5 km

Start of the Hebridean Way

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Blink and you will miss it as I cycled straight past but it’s in front of the Vartesay community hall!

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7

67.4 km

Loch An Duin Climb from Northbay

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The Loch An Duin climb from Northbay on the Isle of Barra is a remote, rolling ascent averaging 6%, with ramps nudging 12%. The single-track road rises steadily through moorland …

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69.6 km

Northbay Field of Hope

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9

73.2 km

Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal

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The ferry here crosses to Coilleag on Eriskay. It's a regular service but timings vary with the seasons and weather so check calmac.co.uk/barra-eriskay-ferry-winter-timetable for the latest times.
Ardmhor Coffee is at the port with coffee and cake available.

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100 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.8 km

24.2 km

19.2 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

48.4 km

32.6 km

19.2 km

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Thursday 16 July

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