Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

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Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal – Eriskay Causeway loop from Castlebay

02:37

58.2km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 5, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

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Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 14.9 km for 9.65 km

After 35.1 km for 9.65 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.65 km

View of Kisimul Castle from Castlebay

Highlight • Viewpoint

The main village on Barra island, Castlebay is a lovely place that gives a taste of Hebridean life. Here, you find a smattering of quaint shops and cafes, several grocery …

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2.39 km

Sheabhal Climb from Castlebay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

The Sheabhal climb from Castlebay on the Isle of Barra is short but brutally steep, averaging 10% with steep ramps peaking near 13-15%. The single-track road rises sharply from the …

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14.8 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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28.2 km

Eriskay Causeway

Highlight • Structure

Eriskay Causeway was built in the early 2000's connecting the island of Eriskay to South Uist. It's about 2km long.
The causeway is used on the Hebridean Way cycle trail, …

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29.8 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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30.7 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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34.2 km

Eriskay Beach

Highlight • Beach

Lovely sandy beach to indulge your exotic shell and driftwood search inclinations.
Great place for a break or a wild camp spot.

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48.3 km

Loch An Duin Climb from Northbay

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The Loch An Duin climb from Northbay on the Isle of Barra is a remote, rolling ascent averaging 6%, with ramps nudging 12%. The single-track road rises steadily through moorland …

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58.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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