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Scenic Route to Lochmaddy – North Uist Causeway loop from Ardheisker

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Scenic Route to Lochmaddy – North Uist Causeway loop from Ardheisker

Moderate

10

riders

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy – North Uist Causeway loop from Ardheisker

03:04

59.2km

210m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 24, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

635 m

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

2

2.63 km

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy

Highlight • Cycleway

I took the "shortcut" through the island to Lochmaddy. It had beautiful scenery and the road was great! It's broad enough to have the few cars passing by you, give …

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3

10.9 km

Baile Shear Causeway

Highlight • Beach

A causeway connecting am Baile Shear island with South Uist. This is a lovely stretch surrounded by blue waters and white sandy beaches. A great place to watch eagles soaring ahead and otters swimming in the sea.

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4

14.1 km

Carnish Field of Hope

Highlight • Structure

5

21.0 km

North Uist Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Opened in 1960, the causeway joins Benbecula with North Uist. Before it was built, you could cross by boat at high tide or by foot at low tide, but the …

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6

22.2 km

Benbecula Distillery

Highlight • Structure

The distillery is located between the Hebridean islands of North and South Uist on the site of a former salmon factory.

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29.2 km

Loch Olabhat

Lake

30.9 km

Ruins

Ruins

9

40.4 km

North Uist–Benbecula Causeway

Highlight • Bridge

Completed in 1960 at about 5miles this is the longest causeway in the Outer Hebrides. It connects Gramisdale in Benbecula and Carinish in North Uist.
It's amazing riding across these …

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10

51.7 km

Outer Hebrides Air Ambulance Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

B

59.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.8 km

3.27 km

116 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

56.3 km

2.78 km

177 m

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Saturday 24 October

11°C

8°C

39 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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