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Eilean Siar

Stornoway

Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle

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Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle

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Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle

Name: Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle
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Location: Stornoway, Eilean Siar, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Best Mountain Biking Routes to Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle

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1. Stornoway to Arnol Blackhouse loop via Penthouse Road — Monteach Leodhais

73.8km

04:22

490m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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2. Stornoway to Carloway return via Penthouse Road

52.9km

02:52

280m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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3. Carloway Stone Bridge – Creed River Path loop from Laxdale

85.0km

04:52

710m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Easy Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 2 hours and up to 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.

Suitable for all skill levels. Corresponds approx. to STS S0 - S1.

Intermediate Mountain Bike Ride

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Corresponds approx. to STS S2.

Expert Mountain Bike Ride

More than 5 hours or 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.

Advanced riding skills necessary. Some portions of the route may require you to push your bike. Corresponds approx. to STS S3 - S6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Single Track Scale (STS).

Intermediate

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Grace Mulligan

March 27, 2023

Discover the beautiful coastal town of Stornoway. Stornoway is the most populated town on the Outer Hebrides and an important port for the island. The town is teeming with culture and history and the main language spoken is Gaelic.

Bikerin 🚵‍♀️

June 7, 2025

Rough world and fine tweed: the Outer Hebrides 👍

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