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The best cycling routes around Eilean Siar

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Cycling around Eilean Siar is one of the most enjoyable ways to explore more of this part of Scotland. So you can find your perfect Eilean Siar bike ride, we’ve reviewed our full collection of cycling routes in the region to deliver the best. Just click on each route to see a full breakdown of detailed information including elevation profiles and surface analyses, and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other members of the komoot community.

Last updated: November 29, 2025

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1. North Uist loop from Lochmaddy to Balranald Nature Reserve

57.3km

03:20

280m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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2. Leac a Li & Rodel loop from Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris

49.5km

03:09

580m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Eriskay Beach from West Kilbride on South Uist & Eriskay

12.7km

00:46

100m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4. Northbay & Borve loop from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra

21.3km

01:22

250m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5. From Hushinish to Tarbet and back on the Isle of Harris

53.1km

03:32

840m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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6. Carloway loop from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis

64.2km

03:49

450m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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7. Calanais loop from Carloway on the Isle of Lewis

49.3km

02:53

320m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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8. Port of Ness & Butt of Lewis loop from Eoropie on the Isle of Lewis

9.77km

00:35

80m

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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9. North Harris Gravel loop from Tarbert

49.3km

04:04

980m

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10. Lochboisdale Gravel Loop on South Uist

41.6km

02:54

100m

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best cycling routes around Eilean Siar

1. North Uist loop from Lochmaddy to Balranald Nature Reserve

2. Leac a Li & Rodel loop from Leverburgh on the Isle of Harris

3. Eriskay Beach from West Kilbride on South Uist & Eriskay

4. Northbay & Borve loop from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra

5. From Hushinish to Tarbet and back on the Isle of Harris

6. Carloway loop from Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis

7. Calanais loop from Carloway on the Isle of Lewis

8. Port of Ness & Butt of Lewis loop from Eoropie on the Isle of Lewis

9. North Harris Gravel loop from Tarbert

10. Lochboisdale Gravel Loop on South Uist

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