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Vatersay Beaches – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Castlebay

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Vatersay Beaches – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Castlebay

Moderate

4.7

(15)

320

riders

Vatersay Beaches – Start of the Hebridean Way loop from Castlebay

01:02

16.2km

180m

Cycling

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: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.64 km

View of Vatersay Beach

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

2

6.71 km

RAF Catalina aircraft wreck and memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

This is the wreck of an RAF Catalina seaplane that crashed here during a training exercise in 1944. The aircraft struck the upper slope of Heiseabhal Beag and, tragically, three …

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3

7.84 km

Vatersay Beaches

Highlight • Beach

Beautiful place with 2 spectacular beaches, white sand, crystal pure water, no crowd. Definitely place where I am going to come back and spend more time.

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4

7.91 km

Start of the Hebridean Way

Highlight • Cycleway

Blink and you will miss it as I cycled straight past but it’s in front of the Vartesay community hall!

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5

7.91 km

Vatersay Community Centre

Highlight • Rest Area

Absolutely brilliant community centre! The toilets and showers are open 24/7 and the showers are coin operated - £1 per minute. There are picnic tables, and the beautiful Vatersay beach is only a short walk from here.

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8.20 km

Vatersay Beaches

Highlight • Viewpoint

If you need some exercise after arriving on Barra, it is worth cycling out here!

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14.0 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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16.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

1.14 km

183 m

Surfaces

16.0 km

183 m

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