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North Uist Causeway – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Liniclate

North Uist Causeway – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Liniclate

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North Uist Causeway – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Liniclate

04:43

94.2km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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After 92.1 km for 596 m

After 93.1 km for 310 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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9.29 km

Bistro Bothy

Highlight • Cafe

Smallish cafe/bistro for food and drink. Own a local smokehouse so great produce.
B&B as well.

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14.4 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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15.1 km

North Uist–Benbecula Causeway

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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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15.5 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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24.6 km

Boat Museum and Café

Highlight • Monument

41.4 km

Loch Àird Heisgeir

Lake

49.1 km

RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Not only bird and animal watchers get their money's worth, the tour of the reserve is beautiful.
There is a small caravan bistro with delicious cake and a family campsite. …

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54.9 km

View of Scolpaig Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built around 1830, Scolpaig Tower is a unique stone pillar towering on an Iron Age dun on an islet in Loch Scolpaig. It was built by Dr Alexander MacLeod to …

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58.3 km

Loch na Gearrachun

Lake

60.5 km

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view

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92.1 km

Ruins

94.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

57.5 km

35.0 km

714 m

597 m

434 m

Surfaces

67.0 km

25.7 km

1.03 km

456 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 26 May

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North Uist Causeway – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Liniclate

Bistro Bothy

Benbecula Distillery

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Boat Museum and Café

RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve

View of Scolpaig Tower

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

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