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: November 14, 2025

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Start point

Bus stop

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12.3 km

Machair Uibhist a Deas National Scenic Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Pristine beaches, hidden coves and untouched nature sum up South Uist, the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides. With a population of less than 2,000, you will find plenty of …

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18.6 km

Stoneybridge to Howmore Scenic Route

Highlight • Natural

18.9 km

Machair Meadows, South Uist

Highlight • Viewpoint

21.0 km

Mr. MacDonald's Bike Repair Shop

Highlight • Structure

On the corner before you turn left up to the Hostel is a white house with a bike graveyard outside.
Mr MacDonald is a magician of a bike mechanic. He …

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25.3 km

Lochan na Teang

Lake

26.2 km

Our Lady of the Isles

Highlight • Monument

Towering 9 metres (30 feet) above South Uist, 'Our Lady of the Isles' is an iconic landmark. The statue, made from granite, depicts Madonna and child. It is considered to …

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31.5 km

Loch an Òs

Lake

38.7 km

Borve Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Farr Castle and once called The House of Burro, Borve Castle dates from the mid 14th century. What you can see today is the two upper floors …

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43.8 km

South Ford Causeway

Highlight • Structure

This causeway was originally completed in 1942 as a single lane bridge. In the 1980s the condition of the bridge was a cause of serious concern so a major scheme …

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48.8 km

Loch Bi (Loch Bee)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The largest loch in South Uist, Loch Bi (otherwise known as Loch Bee) is a beautiful stretch of water connected by the sea on both sides through a collection of …

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56.9 km

Ruins

71.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

51.0 km

17.7 km

1.39 km

1.05 km

Surfaces

39.7 km

29.4 km

1.05 km

969 m

Elevation

Weather

Today

Thursday 18 December

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7°C

72 %

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Machair Uibhist a Deas National Scenic Area

Stoneybridge to Howmore Scenic Route

Machair Meadows, South Uist

Mr. MacDonald's Bike Repair Shop

Our Lady of the Isles

Borve Castle Ruins

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