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Tangasdale Beach – Vatersay Causeway Climb loop from Borve

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Tangasdale Beach – Vatersay Causeway Climb loop from Borve

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Tangasdale Beach – Vatersay Causeway Climb loop from Borve

03:43

10.4km

350m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.84 km for 3.20 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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114 m

Tangasdale Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

WIth wide Atlantic views and white sand, Tangasdale Beach is a sight to behold as the road snakes past. The Isle of Barra Beach Hotel on the north eastern cliffs is the most westerly pub in the UK.

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1.02 km

Tangasdale Beach

Beach

1.56 km

Beach

4.01 km

Highest point of the Hebridean Way on Beinn Tangabhal

Highlight • Trail

At around 880 feet (270 m), this stretch of trail across the west flank of Beinn Tangabhal is the highest section of the Hebridean Way long-distance trail. On a good …

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5.54 km

Vatersay Views

Highlight • Viewpoint

This early stretch of the Hebridean Way provides beautiful views across Vatersay, the southern and westernmost of the Outer Hebrides. The ascent across Beinn Tangabhal takes you to the highest …

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6.56 km

Vatersay Causeway Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Steep but short climb to take before reaching beautiful Vatersay. Definitely worth the effort, but prepare to sweat;)

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10.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.43 km

2.72 km

2.13 km

1.90 km

174 m

Surfaces

4.84 km

3.43 km

1.84 km

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

14°C

11°C

70 %

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Tangasdale Beach – Vatersay Causeway Climb loop from Borve

Tangasdale Beach

Highest point of the Hebridean Way on Beinn Tangabhal

Vatersay Views

Vatersay Causeway Climb

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