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Traigh Mheilein Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Fivepenny

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Traigh Mheilein Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Fivepenny

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5.0

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Traigh Mheilein Beach – Butt of Lewis Lighthouse loop from Fivepenny

01:37

6.22km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. 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

1

2.39 km

Traigh Mheilein Beach

Highlight • Natural

There's also a small parking lot here—in theory. It's also popular with RVers!

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2

2.48 km

Port Stoth Beach

Highlight • Beach

This port has a simple slipway only but apart from that presents itself as a tiny beach perfectly embedded between the rocks. Shallow water invites for a swim.

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3

3.15 km

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Highlight • Monument

Built to aid shipping in the 1860's, it's unusual in that it remained unpainted and is a plain brick tower. This was one of the last lighthouses to be automated …

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4

3.19 km

View of the cliffs at the Butt of Lewis

Highlight • Natural Monument

My tip: leave your car in the last place and come here on foot via the coastal path

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5

3.55 km

Butt of Lewis Lighthouse

Highlight • Structure

B

6.22 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.94 km

209 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.94 km

162 m

< 100 m

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