A loop of Scalpay Island — Outer Hebrides
A loop of Scalpay Island — Outer Hebrides
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A loop of Scalpay Island — Outer Hebrides
02:45
10.2km
140m
Hiking
A loop of Scalpay Island offers a diverse hiking experience across rugged coastline and open moorland in the Outer Hebrides. This moderate route covers 6.3 miles (10.2 km) with an elevation gain of 443 feet (135 metres), typically taking about 2 hours and 44 minutes to complete. You will encounter…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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1.54 km
Scalpay Island
Highlight • Settlement
Tip by
4.60 km
Eilean Glas Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
Tip by
10.2 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
5.88 km
3.31 km
783 m
198 m
Surfaces
2.97 km
2.88 km
2.22 km
1.10 km
954 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (80 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Weather
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Monday 25 May
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8°C
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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
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This route was planned by komoot.
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Trail Reviews
Very wet and windy when we did this hike. Good waterproofs including gaiters were a must. Clear way markers throughout. Enjoyed albeit the weather put a dampner on things.