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Callanish Stones – Gearrannan Blackhouse Village loop from Stornoway

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Callanish Stones – Gearrannan Blackhouse Village loop from Stornoway

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Callanish Stones – Gearrannan Blackhouse Village loop from Stornoway

04:01

68.1km

430m

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 14, 2026

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Mòinteach Leòdhais

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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15.5 km

Ruins in Mòinteach Leòdhais

Highlight • Structure

One of the many ruins dotted around the island

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18.6 km

Pentland Road, Mòinteach Leòdhais

Highlight • Trail

single track tarred roads to Stornoway/Breasclate/Carloway

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18.6 km

Loch an Tuim

Highlight • Lake

easy single track tared road

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22.5 km

Ruins

25.5 km

Callanish Stones

Highlight • Historical Site

The probably 5000 year old place of worship consists of 50 stones, which are placed in a cross around a grave. Their magic unfolds especially in sunshine or at sunrise and sunset.

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28.2 km

Callanish XII

Archaeological Site

34.1 km

Doune Braes Hotel

Highlight • Restaurant

6km in conveniently placed on your left at the far end of the lochan is the Doune Braes Hotel.

hugely welcoming and happy to provide coffee, toast and other breakfast on lunch.

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37.1 km

Carloway War Memorial

Highlight • Monument

Memorial to Lewis fallen in both world wars. Here you can take a break.

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39.5 km

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

Highlight • Historical Site

You'll feel like you've stepped back in time and experienced life in a typical small-scale farming community of the last century. You can observe traditional crafts, including the weaving of …

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45.6 km

Loch Torrad

Lake

45.9 km

Loch Laxavat Ard

Highlight • Natural

Riding through moorland on the Pentland Road close to Carloway, the surroundings are part land, part water. Here the road passes right next to Loch Laxavat Ard.

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68.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

55.1 km

11.9 km

996 m

163 m

Surfaces

61.7 km

6.07 km

389 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Weather

Tuesday 26 May

12°C

5°C

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Callanish Stones – Gearrannan Blackhouse Village loop from Stornoway

Ruins in Mòinteach Leòdhais

Pentland Road, Mòinteach Leòdhais

Loch an Tuim

Callanish Stones

Doune Braes Hotel

Carloway War Memorial

Gearrannan Blackhouse Village

Loch Laxavat Ard

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