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Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal – Otter Sculpture by Iain Brady loop from Borve

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Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal – Otter Sculpture by Iain Brady loop from Borve

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Aird Mhòr Barra Ferry Terminal – Otter Sculpture by Iain Brady loop from Borve

01:21

22.1km

170m

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: August 20, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

6.86 km

Northbay Field of Hope

Forest

2

9.19 km

View of Barra Airport and Beaches

Highlight • Beach

3

11.6 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.

Tip by

4

11.7 km

Ardnhor Coffee

Highlight • Cafe

Lovely coffee stop at the ferry terminal. Was open on Sunday morning!

Tip by

5

11.7 km

Otter Sculpture by Iain Brady

Highlight • Monument

Located behind the Barra-Eriskay ferry terminal is a sculpture of two otters catching a fish, made by a Scottish artist Iain Brady.

Tip by

6

15.1 km

Loch An Duin Climb from Northbay

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

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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22.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

8.02 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.2 km

2.88 km

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

16°C

12°C

96 %

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