Balephetrish Bay – Dr Buchanan Monument loop from Balephetrish

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Balephetrish Bay – Dr Buchanan Monument loop from Balephetrish

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Balephetrish Bay – Dr Buchanan Monument loop from Balephetrish

01:37

15.5km

40m

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Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: September 16, 2026

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1.35 km

Balephetrish Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

Backed by sand dunes, Balephetrish Bay is a fine length of sand stretching out for over 2km.

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7.78 km

The community on Tiree erected this monument in memory of the island's first doctor, Dr Alexander Buchanan. He was very well respected. The inscription reading, '...oved and valued friend of the islanders’.

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11.8 km

View of Gott Bay

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Tiree's longest beach

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15.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

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13.9 km

993 m

422 m

249 m

Surfaces

10.6 km

3.92 km

601 m

426 m

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Monday 12 October

16°C

11°C

76 %

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Balephetrish Bay – Dr Buchanan Monument loop from Balephetrish

Balephetrish Bay

Dr Buchanan Monument

View of Gott Bay

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