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United Kingdom
Scotland
Eilean Siar
South Harris

View of Bagh Steinigidh – Luskentyre Beach loop from Leverburgh

Routes
Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
Scotland
Eilean Siar
South Harris

View of Bagh Steinigidh – Luskentyre Beach loop from Leverburgh

Hard

4.5

(8)

87

riders

View of Bagh Steinigidh – Luskentyre Beach loop from Leverburgh

04:33

72.1km

830m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 4, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.87 km

View of Tràigh an Taoibh Thuath Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

The turquoise waters and pristine white sandy beaches of the Hebrides are often compared to tropical beaches in the Caribbean. This stretch of the Hebridean Cycleway leads you along the …

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2

8.78 km

Scarasta Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

With crystal clear water and white sand, Scarasta beach is a stunning spot stretching for one mile along the edge of the Atlantic Ocean. On the south side of the …

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3

9.53 km

View of Bagh Steinigidh

Highlight • Viewpoint

This is a popular place for coastal photography due to the awesome views over Bagh Steinigidh and out towards Taransay and the hills of north Harris. In bad weather the …

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4

13.1 km

View of Tràigh Iar Beach

Highlight • Natural Monument

There are so many beautiful bits of coast to stop and view as you cycle along the A859 on the west coast of Harris. Here you can see down to …

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5

14.3 km

Horgabost Campsite and Beach

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful location to camp. Informal site located right on the beach, just turn up & choose a pitch. Payment made using an honesty box with reasonable rates. It can get …

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6

15.6 km

Luskentyre Beach

Highlight • Beach

Located on the west coast of South Harris, Luskentyre is one of the biggest and most beautiful beaches on the island. The award-winning beach stretches for miles and miles, surrounded …

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7

28.9 km

Scenic Winding Road Through the Highlands

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

8

32.8 km

Isle of Harris Distillery

Highlight • Structure

Nice showroom with scheduled tours to learn about the spirit of the island.

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39.2 km

Loch a' Mhonaidh

Lake

42.4 km

Loch Phlocrapoil

Lake

51.6 km

Ruins

Ruins

B

72.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.2 km

35.6 km

147 m

134 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

71.9 km

109 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

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Weather

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Sunday 30 August

16°C

12°C

73 %

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Max wind speed: 30.0 km/h

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Comments

May 30, 2023,Etappe 4 Day 4: Isle of Berneray to Tarbert Isle of Harris along Beaches and detouring via the Golden Route - wins only all day 🏆
A day spent touring along turquoise beaches and stopping for a cooling lunch swim 🤸🏽‍♂️
All followed by trying to befriend Harris hills ups and downs with some expected and unexpected climbs on the incredibly stunning golden road - exceeding full stars🎢
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