Places to visit near

Benbecula

Benbecula is a town in Western Isles district, Scotland, United Kingdom of about 1,219 people. Within 50 km by road there are 138 places to visit: 50 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 hill stations & viewpoints and 21 forts & heritage. The must-see places are Benbecula, Borve Castle and Baleshare.

57.4474° N, 7.3427° WPop. 1,219

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Within 30 km71 places
Within 50 km138
Must-see69
Notable205
Best timeSeptember to February

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One day from Benbecula

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:32 pm

91 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Benbecula
  2. Baleshareriver spot · 1 hrs
  3. North Uistriver spot · 1 hrs
  4. Loch Scadavaylake · 45 min
  5. Pobull Fhinnheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  6. Heclaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  7. Back in Benbecula
Today’s loopBenbeculaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Benbecula?

Benbecula (river spot, about 3 km), Borve Castle (heritage site, about 4 km), Baleshare (river spot, about 11 km), Pobull Fhinn (heritage site, about 17 km), Barpa Langass (heritage site, about 18 km), Loch Scadavay (lake, about 21 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Benbecula?

138 places on Spotwander: 50 rivers, islands & mangroves, 22 hill stations & viewpoints, 21 forts & heritage, 11 beaches & coast, 15 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest river spot to Benbecula?

Benbecula, about 3 km by road; Eilean A' Bhaile (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest viewpoint to Benbecula?

Stiaraval, about 2 km by road; Rueval (4 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Benbecula?

Start in Benbecula, visit Baleshare, then North Uist, then Loch Scadavay, then Pobull Fhinn, then Hecla, and drive back — about 91 km by road in all.