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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Cnoc Salltraim

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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Cnoc Salltraim

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4.8

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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Cnoc Salltraim

01:46

30.3km

150m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Start point

Parking

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7.10 km

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy

Highlight • Cycleway

I took the "shortcut" through the island to Lochmaddy. It had beautiful scenery and the road was great! It's broad enough to have the few cars passing by you, give you enough space.
The scenery is stunning!
It's not too bad in elevation. But mind you, it's still an up and down situation.
With the wind in my back most of the way and the sun on me, I enjoyed this very much!

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9.10 km

Highland Cattle

Highlight • Natural

10.1 km

Tractor Shed Camping Pods

Highlight • Mountain Hut

It was an experience. The sheds are super comfortable. Inside there's a room that also has bunk beds if you don't want to stay in a shed. Each shed comes with a little fire place. But if you don't bring your own, you have to pay for anything you need for the fire.

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15.7 km

Balranald

Highlight • Religious Site

18.3 km

Self-Service Vending

Highlight • Rest Area

sells salami, smoked salmon, tea and coffee and some other bits

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18.4 km

RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Not only bird and animal watchers get their money's worth, the tour of the reserve is beautiful.
There is a small caravan bistro with delicious cake and a family campsite. The atmosphere is right, it's worth staying here longer than planned.

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24.2 km

View of Scolpaig Tower

Highlight • Monument

Built around 1830, Scolpaig Tower is a unique stone pillar towering on an Iron Age dun on an islet in Loch Scolpaig. It was built by Dr Alexander MacLeod to provide employment and help reduce famine. Today, the tower provides a nesting home for birds and is one of the most well-known monuments in this area of Scotland.

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27.7 km

Loch na Gearrachun

Lake

29.8 km

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view

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30.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.3 km

14.5 km

404 m

170 m

Surfaces

26.0 km

3.82 km

430 m

145 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

21°C

13°C

0 %

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RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Cnoc Salltraim

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy

Highland Cattle

Tractor Shed Camping Pods

Balranald

Self-Service Vending

RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve

View of Scolpaig Tower

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

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