Last Updated: 17th Oct 2025
Kick the Butt of Lewis
Last Updated: 17th Oct 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 17 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
7.5km
115m
125m
Last Updated: 17th Oct 2025
Last Updated: 17th Oct 2025
Open
Grunt Factor: 17 ?
Gnarl Factor: 21 ?
7.5km
115m
125m
Back country - remote
Loop
Undulating, small hills only
Beach
Coastal
Open farmlands
Sealed Road
Easy Single Track
Moderate Single Track
Average Uphill Gradient: +3.00%
Average Downhill Gradient: -3.10%
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The isle of Lewis and Harris is an enchanting an spectacularly wild place. This 7.5k circuit takes you from the white sand of Eoropie Beach to the famous towering lighthouse and the Butt of Lewis and back.
From the carpark follow the trail through the gate and across the dunes to the main beach area. Pick up the marked trail as it goes past the monumnent for tragically lost sailors. Follow the wooden marker posts north around a variety of beaches, high sea cliffs and across what seems like the edge of the end of the world all the way to the towering lighthouse at the Butt of Lewis. Do take care around some of the cliff edges, theres lots of active erosion going on.
Soak up the views before returning to the beginning on the narrow public road that runs between the light and Ness. Be sure to stop and take in the breathtaking cove and beach part way back at Port Stoth. This is a wildly beautiful spot and is a very popular swimming spot.
Amazing beaches and the historic Butt of Lewis lighthouse, built in 1862 by David Stevenson, brother of Robert Louis.
There is a toilet at the start/ finish
Parking is available at the Eoropie beach entrance by the kids playground There is a bus from Stornaway that services Ness and its surrounds very well.
Unknown
No
Easy.
Be sure to follow the posts
Generally good.
Lightweight fleece top, Short-sleeved thermal top, Seam-sealed waterproof jacket, Windproof jacket, Gloves, Beanie/thermal headwear, Personal Locator Beacon (PLB), Whistle, First aid kit, Extra food for emergencies, Survival bag, Cellphone, Map
None - BYO
Can be a wild windswept place at any time
The Butt of Lewis is officially the windiest spot in the UK. Take care near cliff edges
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