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A short walk up 2km of gravelled track to the North Harris Eagle Observatory, which is consider to be the best location for viewing these magnificent birds - allow 30 minutes each way for the walk.
Islands: 1 (Harris) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 9 miles Route Time:4 hours Grade: Easy to moderate
This is an established trail with way-marker posts. It has a combination of cultural and natural heritage which gives a great insight to the island’s past and present. It has also some truly…
A circular walk of 14km (8 miles) on good paths from the east coast of South Harris over to the west coast and back. 4 - 5 hours
Islands: 1 (Lewis) Causeways:0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 36 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Moderate to Difficult End point of Hebridean Way: What 3 Words ///double.strutted.skimmers
Stunning coastal walk between Shawbost beach and the stunning natural arch, Stac a'Phris. The walk is around 2 hours.
Islands: 2 (Berneray, Harris) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 1 Distance: 13 miles Route Time: 6 hours (not including ferry - 1hr) Grade: Difficult
A 10km hike up North Lee - around 3.5 hours
Islands: 1 (Harris) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 1 Distance: 21 miles Grade: Moderate to Difficult Route Time: 3.5 hours
Islands: 2 (Vatersay, Barra) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 13 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Moderate Start point of the Hebridean Way: What 3 Words: ///vaulting.remain.swimsuits
Islands: 2 (Grimsay, North Uist) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 13 miles Route Time: 5 hours Grade: Easy to moderate
Islands: 1 (Harris) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 14.5 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Moderate **Note the diversion on this part of the route**
A moderate walk - 3hrs total.
Islands: 4 (South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist) Causeways: 3 Ferries: 0 Distance: 37 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Easy
A great wee walk - around 3 miles. There are lots of paths to explore this amazing woodland.
Download the Uist Unearthed app and step back 2000 years ago, to explore Cill Donnain Iron Age wheelhouse. Duck inside Cill Donnain’s impressively corbelled drystone cells: what will you discover…
Islands: 2 (Harris and Lews) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 38 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Moderate to Difficult
A short walk of 4km (2 miles) across rough ground to an abandoned village on the north shore of Loch Sealg - allow 2 hours.
A circular walk of 13km (8miles) around Scalpay and Eilean Glas lighthouse - 4 hours.
Islands: 2 (South Uist, Benbecula) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 16 miles Route Time: 5 hours Grade: Easy to moderate **Note the diversion on this part of the route**
Islands: 2 (North Uist, Berneray) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 10 miles Route Time: 4 hours Grade: Moderate
An ascent of Suaineabhal with excellent views over Uig Bay and beyond. The route is approximately 9km (5 miles) but is difficult terrain so allow 4-5 hours
This is an good short walk, roughly about 2 miles there and back. It is where Bonnie Prince Charlie, returning from a failed escape bid from Stornoway, hid in a little hut.
Download the Uist Unearthed app and reveal an impressive Viking longhouse, which dominated the Bornais machair 1100 years ago.
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