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“It is well worth a visit (the castle is open in summer, courtesy of Historic Scotland) to see the tide cleaned toilets and marvel at its seeming impregnability. It even has its own fresh water springs and fish traps.”

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Way You are now cycling on part of 2 Head back up to the main the Hebridean Way Cycling A888. Turn left on the main Route (NCN Route 780) which Beach on Vatersay road and then take the first runs from Vatersay to the Butt road on the left signed for of Lewis. From Nasg, you “you have wonderful Horve and the hospital. This have wonderful views over the minor road will take you small, enclosed Bagh Beag views over the small, through the settlement of and can enjoy a stunning Horve until you again join the sunrise if you are there at the enclosed Bagh Beag main A888. Turn left and right time. You will soon pass continue until you see a road through Nasg and start to and can enjoy a on the left signed for Nasg climb up round the flanks of stunning sunrise if and Bhatarsaigh (Vatersay). Beinn Tangabhal on the road Turn left here. The route is built in 1990 to link with the you are there at the now straightforward and will Vatersay Causeway. right time.”

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