View of Bagh Steinigidh – Scarasta Beach loop from Horgabost

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View of Bagh Steinigidh – Scarasta Beach loop from Horgabost

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View of Bagh Steinigidh – Scarasta Beach loop from Horgabost

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26.2km

220m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 18, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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211 m

Blas Bhon Iar Food Truck

Highlight • Restaurant

at the entrance of the campsite and next to a gorgeous little beach this catering van is incredible.

A huge menu and open through most of the season until late Oct.

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577 m

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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1.76 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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5.34 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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6.08 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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9.99 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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13.4 km

Mustheb Mustard Shop

Highlight • Structure

26.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

26.0 km

115 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

115 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Monday 26 October

14°C

8°C

94 %

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Comments

June 4, 2024,Harris ferry port (Leverburgh) to Horgabost campsite

Part two of the day. Just off the ferry port we saw that the Harris Brewery was still open. So we had to stop for a pint. 🍺
Next we stopped at the Mustard stall.
Then we made some headway towards Tarbert. After another freezing shower with more on the Horizon we decided to call it a day at the …