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Mountain biking trails

Stornoway to Arnol Blackhouse loop via Penthouse Road — Monteach Leodhais

Mountain biking trails

Stornoway to Arnol Blackhouse loop via Penthouse Road — Monteach Leodhais

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Stornoway to Arnol Blackhouse loop via Penthouse Road — Monteach Leodhais

04:22

73.8km

490m

Intermediate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 31, 2024

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

4 m in total

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

19 m

Stornoway Harbour and Lews Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Discover the beautiful coastal town of Stornoway. Stornoway is the most populated town on the Outer Hebrides and an important port for the island. The town is teeming with culture and history and the main language spoken is Gaelic.

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2

6.28 km

Black Glen Track

Highlight • Viewpoint

gravel track (small stone) easy cycle/walk/run. Good views at the North end of track of Broad bay.

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3

25.5 km

Hard to see track, follow the posts

Highlight • Other

follow the posts as the track is not that great, some bits can be done on bike.

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4

27.5 km

The Blackhouse at No. 42 Arnol

Highlight • Historical Site

These old houses are worth seeing as it shows how we used to live, even cattle were in the house sometimes. Heather roofs and double walls with straw between them …

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5

31.1 km

Sarnie stop

Highlight • Other

Perfect spot for some lunch overlooking Loch Bruthadal

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6

54.3 km

View of Loch Laxavat Ard from Penthouse Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

Phenomenal views across Loch Laxavat Ard as you travel along Penthouse Road.

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73.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.3 km

27.0 km

11.2 km

4.12 km

1.04 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

57.5 km

10.5 km

4.01 km

1.69 km

134 m

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Elevation

Elevation

Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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