This short hillwalk to the summit of Beinn Bhragair is rewarded with excellent views in all directions. An easy approach on an old road is followed by a short, steep climb which is often boggy underfoot.
Surfaced road suitable for bicycles from the start to the foot of the hill, boggy moorland with no real path.
Bus to Siaboist.
Near the road end at Pairc Shiaboist.
Turn off the A858 at Siaboist signed for Pairc Shiaboist and follow this road to just before the last house where there is limited parking at the roadside - take care not to block the turning circle or any gates. Walk to the road end and go through the gate to continue on the surfaced road - this section could easily be biked. At the gate there are views of Loch Thuaimistear which is popular with over wintering birds.
Stay on the road as it weaves through old and still in use peat cuttings and heads uphill with Beinn Bhragair clearly visible ahead. Go through a second gate and climb past the peat cuttings. The hill on the right with the masts on top is Beinn na Cloich. Eventually some waterworks buildings are reached.
Head to the left to go round the fenced enclosure and to pick up a vague path which aims diagonally SES gaining ground only gradually at first to avoid the rocky crags before heading up a grass and heather slope which follows the easiest ground. After the easy surface of the road the ground is very boggy and rough going with little more than sheep tracks to follow. The route now bears east up the slope with a steep section before the plateau is reached.
From here head north for a short but rough section to reach the summit where there is a cairn and separate trig point. From here there are great views to the coast, north to Ness and south to the mountains of Harris. Although it is possible to make a circuit by descending east and picking up a much rougher peat road, the way is very boggy and rough and our route retraces the outward route to return along the road to Pairc Shiaboist.
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