Heaval loop from Castlebay — Barra, Outer Hebrides
Heaval loop from Castlebay — Barra, Outer Hebrides
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Heaval loop from Castlebay — Barra, Outer Hebrides
02:11
6.30km
320m
Hiking
Embark on the moderate Heaval loop from Castlebay, a 3.9-mile (6.3 km) hike that takes about 2 hours and 10 minutes to complete. You will gain 1046 feet (319 metres) in elevation as you climb to the summit of Heaval, Barra's highest point. The trail features steep, rocky sections and…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Ferry Terminal
464 m
Kisimul Castle
Highlight • Historical Site
Tip by
3.13 km
Heaval Summit
Highlight • Summit
Translated by Google •
Tip by
6.30 km
End point
Ferry Terminal
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.00 km
1.97 km
1.43 km
728 m
136 m
Surfaces
3.03 km
2.00 km
1.04 km
136 m
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