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Day 4 HW Start of HW to Tractor Camping pods

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Day 4 HW Start of HW to Tractor Camping pods

Hannah Price planned a bike ride

February 26, 2025

Day 4 HW Start of HW to Tractor Camping pods

Hard

08:11

120km

14.7km/h

520m

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Overview

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry.

Includes a ferry crossing

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After 20.6 km for 9.65 km

Most people would complete this in 2-3 days

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Waypoints

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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5.52 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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9.14 km

Tangasdale Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

WIth wide Atlantic views and white sand, Tangasdale Beach is a sight to behold as the road snakes past. The Isle of Barra Beach Hotel on the north eastern cliffs is the most westerly pub in the UK.

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20.5 km

Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

The ferry here crosses to Coilleag on Eriskay. It's a regular service but timings vary with the seasons and weather so check calmac.co.uk/barra-eriskay-ferry-winter-timetable for the latest times.
Ardmhor Coffee is at the port with coffee and cake available.

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30.2 km

Eriskay Ferry Terminal

Highlight • Rest Area

Ferry terminal to Barra

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33.2 km

Eriskay Causeway

Highlight (Segment) • Bridge

A stunning causeway joining Eriskay with South Uist. The Eriskay Causeway opened in 2001, making the traditional island life and natural beauty accessible via road. On the causeway, you'll be surrounded by clear, light-blue water.

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35.5 km

Shaltabhaig Bay

Highlight • Natural

The road skirts around this sheltered bay. It affords beautiful views across the calm water and to the ferry jetty. The jetty is now defunct since the construction of the causeway.

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44.8 km

Loch Dun Na Cille

Highlight • Lake

As you travel along the western shores of the lake breathe in the superb views of Loch Dun Na Cille and central fort.

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62.3 km

Machair Uibhist a Deas National Scenic Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

Pristine beaches, hidden coves and untouched nature sum up South Uist, the second-largest island of the Outer Hebrides. With a population of less than 2,000, you will find plenty of …

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70.8 km

Mr. MacDonald's Bike Repair Shop

Highlight • Structure

On the corner before you turn left up to the Hostel is a white house with a bike graveyard outside.
Mr MacDonald is a magician of a bike mechanic. He …

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77.3 km

Loch Bi (Loch Bee)

Highlight • Natural Monument

The largest loch in South Uist, Loch Bi (otherwise known as Loch Bee) is a beautiful stretch of water connected by the sea on both sides through a collection of …

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82.3 km

South Ford Causeway

Highlight • Structure

This causeway was originally completed in 1942 as a single lane bridge. In the 1980s the condition of the bridge was a cause of serious concern so a major scheme …

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87.5 km

Borve Castle Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Farr Castle and once called The House of Burro, Borve Castle dates from the mid 14th century. What you can see today is the two upper floors …

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91.8 km

St Mary's Chapel (Nunton Chapel) Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Also known as Nunton Chapel , the ruins date back to medieval times. It no longer has a roof but the cemetery is an interesting place with a variety of different types of gravestones.

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94.7 km

Benbecula Airport

Highlight • Structure

Located in Balivanich, it is a small airport with flights to Stornoway, Inverness and Glasgow.

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101 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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112 km

Outer Hebrides Air Ambulance Memorial

Highlight • Historical Site

120 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.5 km

54.5 km

9.68 km

500 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

75.9 km

34.6 km

9.74 km

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Day 4 HW Start of HW to Tractor Camping pods

Start of the Hebridean Way

Vatersay Causeway Climb

Tangasdale Beach

Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal

Eriskay Ferry Terminal

Eriskay Causeway

Shaltabhaig Bay

Loch Dun Na Cille

Machair Uibhist a Deas National Scenic Area

Mr. MacDonald's Bike Repair Shop

Loch Bi (Loch Bee)

South Ford Causeway

Borve Castle Ruins

St Mary's Chapel (Nunton Chapel) Ruins

Benbecula Airport

North Uist Causeway

Outer Hebrides Air Ambulance Memorial

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