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Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Tigharry

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Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Tigharry

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4.8

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Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Tigharry

01:41

28.7km

150m

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: April 15, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.52 km

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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15.7 km

The Wee Cottage Kitchen

Highlight • Cafe

A well needed hot drink and bacon butty is available from this little roadside stop. the cakes look incredible and on a rainy day like ours we were very grateful of the hot chocolate.
The only hot drink/food stop on this leg of the journey.

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15.9 km

Malacleit Beach

Highlight • Beach

17.7 km

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful view

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18.2 km

Start of the Walk to Vallay Island

Highlight • Beach

Experience the unique opportunity of walking across the tidal flats to the beautiful Vallay Island in North Uist. It's essential to check the tidal times before visiting, as this walk can only be completed in low tide, and you must give yourself enough time to get there and back before the tide rises again. It's quite the adventure, and a bucket list opportunity whilst exploring the Outer Hebrides.

You can find all information regarding tides here tideking.com/United-Kingdom/Scotland/Eilean-Siar/Vallay-Island

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20.1 km

Loch na Gearrachun

Lake

23.5 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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28.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

17.8 km

10.2 km

615 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.7 km

2.37 km

433 m

Elevation

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Saturday 11 July

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Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach – View of Scolpaig Tower loop from Tigharry

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Highland Cattle

Scenic Route to Lochmaddy

The Wee Cottage Kitchen

Malacleit Beach

Tràigh Bhàlaigh Beach

Start of the Walk to Vallay Island

View of Scolpaig Tower

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