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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Ardheisker

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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Ardheisker

Moderate

4.5

(15)

146

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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Ardheisker

04:24

73.1km

410m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.73 km

Ruins

9.38 km

RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Not only bird and animal watchers get their money's worth, the tour of the reserve is beautiful.
There is a small caravan bistro with delicious cake and a family campsite. …

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15.2 km

View of Scolpaig Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built around 1830, Scolpaig Tower is a unique stone pillar towering on an Iron Age dun on an islet in Loch Scolpaig. It was built by Dr Alexander MacLeod to …

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18.6 km

Loch na Gearrachun

Lake

20.8 km

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view

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22.4 km

The Wee Cottage Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

A well needed hot drink and bacon butty is available from this little roadside stop. the cakes look incredible and on a rainy day like ours we were very grateful …

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32.4 km

Òban Trumaisgearraidh

Lake

42.5 km

Seal Viewing Point Bayhead

Highlight • Viewpoint

You can watch seals, otters and other sea creatures.

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45.3 km

Berneray Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

52.3 km

Red Telephone Box Kiosk

Highlight • Structure

In this beautiful old telephone booth you can buy drinks, treats, books or plants and take a nice rest on the bench next to it.

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70.6 km

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy

Highlight • Cycleway

I took the "shortcut" through the island to Lochmaddy. It had beautiful scenery and the road was great! It's broad enough to have the few cars passing by you, give …

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73.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

35.4 km

33.5 km

3.87 km

377 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

61.7 km

7.21 km

3.87 km

415 m

Elevation

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Weather

Saturday 4 July

15°C

12°C

98 %

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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Ardheisker

RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve

View of Scolpaig Tower

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

The Wee Cottage Kitchen

Seal Viewing Point Bayhead

Berneray Causeway

Red Telephone Box Kiosk

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy

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