Section 2 of 2, Frith-Rathad na Hearadh
Miabhaig nam Bàgh to Sgaladal
11.1 miles (17.9 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NG 153 964. Finish: NB 186 096. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 528 m of climbing and 466 m of descent; highest point 214 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Miabhaig nam Bàgh.
- Bus stop
- Meavag South Harris, 190 m from the start. Directions NG 151 964
Getting back
The section finishes at Sgaladal. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 33%, gravel and tracks 15%, grass 12%; the rest (41%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
Steepest climb: about 100 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 6.6 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Sitting Room, An Tairbeart: 3.1 miles in.Tigh Mo Sheanar, An Tairbeart: 2.8 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
- Café
- Isle Coffee Harris - Coffee Van, An Tairbeart: 3.4 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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