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Opening times and prices

Steinacleit Cairn and Stone Circle are free to visit and open year-round.

How to get here

On the south end of Loch an Duin, Shader, Lewis, NW of Stornoway on the A857 to Ness.

Due to damage to road surface, the use of the access road to the site (from the A857) is currently not advisable.

Access can be wet and muddy. Strong footwear recommended. 

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Address

Loch an Duin
Shader
Lewis

National Grid reference:

NB 396 540

Close-up of standing stone with loch and houses in background under cloudy sky.

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