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Island Highlights

Barra: View from Beinn Bhaslain to Ardmhor

Islands: 3 (Barra, Eriskay and South Uist) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 1 Distance: 14 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Easy to Moderate

Harris: view of Seilebost from Hebridean Way

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**

Arinaban Woodland

A great wee walk - around 3 miles. There are lots of paths to explore this amazing woodland.

Tangasdal view from hill

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…

Port Stoth Beach, Ness, Isle of Lewis

A small cove accessed on the road to the Butt of Lewis lighthouse.

Clisham

Islands: 2 (Harris, Lewis) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 13 miles Route Time:5 hours Grade: Moderate **Please note the advisory and diversion on this section**

North Lee Walk - moorland

A 10km hike up North Lee - around 3.5 hours

Stulaval Walk

This walk has been written by a regular visitor to these islands, Martin Margulies. The articles first appeared in Am Paipear, and extracts are reproduced here with his permission. In 2011, the walks…

Cyclist passing beach in Harris

This loop around South Harris is a perfect way to discover the fascinating rocky bays and inlets of the east coast of Harris, followed by a journey past some of Scotland’s most beautiful beaches…

Lewis: at the end of the Hebridean Way cycling route at the Butt of Lewis.

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

Dun Torcuill from the lochside

Download the Uist Unearthed app and discover more about this mastery of Iron Age drystone engineering. How were brochs roofed? Play the Build a Broch game to learn more about this archaeological…

Moorland route to Bagh Hartabhagh

A moderate walk - 3hrs total.

Eagle Walk

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.

Cladh Hallan overhead

Download the Uist Unearthed app and step back 3500 years ago to explore conjoined Bronze Age roundhouses nestled in the Daliburgh machair.

Kilpheder/Daliburgh Machair Walk - purple flowers

Easy Walk which takes around an hour.

Start point of the Hebridean Way in Vatersay.

Islands: 4 (Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay and South Uist) Causeways: 2 Ferries: 1 Distance: 26 miles Route Time: 4.5 hours Grade: Easy to Moderate Start Point of Hebridean Way: What 3 Words: ///vaulting…

Flora MacDonald Birthplace

A circular 5 mile walk - around 2 hours with stops.

South Uist: Wayfinder at Daliburgh

Islands: 1 (South Uist) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 11.5 miles Route Time: 4 hours Grade: Easy

Looking out to Taransay at sunset

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

Benbecula: walker at Reuval

Islands: 2 (Benbecula, Grimsay) Causeways: 1 Ferries: 0 Distance: 13.5 miles Route Time: 5 hours Grade: Easy to moderate

Stornoway Harbour from Lews Castle Grounds

Islands: 1 (Lewis) Causeways: 0 Ferries: 0 Distance: 17.5 miles Route Time: 6 hours Grade: Moderate Hebridean Way End Point: What 3 Words ///cabs.scrambles.conga

Virtual Dun an Sticir from a distance

Download the Uist Unearthed app and discover two sites in one at Dùn an Sticir! Watch the animation about the downfall of one of Dùn an Sticir’s most dastardly residents, created by the pupils of…

Traigh Iar, North Uist

A walk with a difference - you can walk through the centuries with a walking tour App. The walk is 7 miles and will take around 3 hours.

Stac a'Phris

Stunning coastal walk between Shawbost beach and the stunning natural arch, Stac a'Phris. The walk is around 2 hours.

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