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A small group of well-used and maintained shielings with a track along a ravine to a small beach.
A short walk of 6km (4 miles) to a modest summit that provides stunning views of the Harris Hills and down into Loch Seaforth - 1-2 hours.
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…
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beaches and machair.
Follow this fantastic walk and take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Moderate Walk. Aprrox 12 Kilometres/7.5 miles. Allow 6 hours.
Vatersay is the southernmost inhabited island in the Outer Hebrides. It is now linked to Barra by a causeway which was completed in 1991
Along the west coast of UIst lies around 20 miles of stunning white beaches.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
Scolpaig Tower is a Georgian folly located near the village of Scolpaig.
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.
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…
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.
Benbecula War Memorial
Skinny Tyres provide unrivalled and expert support for your road cycling adventure in the Outer Hebrides. Our fully customised vans & expert team of guides means you can be confident that we will…
Conachair at 376 metres is the highest point of St Kilda
A short and pleasant walk of 5km (3 miles) over the machair to the Temple - a ruined chapel - with sandy beaches and views out to the islands in the Sound of Harris - 1- 2 hours
Statue of the famous grizzly bear Hercules, who escaped and went on the run during filming Benbecula in 1980. Find out more about the story at Langass Woodland.
This excellent cycling route follows quiet single-track roads that thread their way through the hills and lochs of South Lochs. You will meet little traffic so there will be plenty of time to enjoy…
A short walk along a waymarked route. About 5.5 miles/9Km around the coast.
The Calanais Visitor Centre is the Visitor Centre for the Callanish Standing Stones. The Centre has a small gift shop, cafe and interpretation centre for the 'Story of the Stones'.
A horseshoe beach with sand, good birdwatching and safe swimming. There are two access roads to the beach.
Inspired by the Atlantic coastline, Shoreline Stoneware draws inspiration from its unique Hebridean environment. Beautiful hand-crafted pieces, capture the essence of the Hebrides, reflecting the…
A circular walk of 16km (10 miles) along a high ridge with excellent views in all directions - well worth the effort involved in the steep ascent - 6-7 hours.
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair.
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22a Crossbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9NPTelephone
07833 335186Isle of Lewis
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The Weaving Shed; an independent studio shop and Harris Tweed weaving shed. Stocking Harris Tweed fabric, clothing, bags and accessories, plus original artwork and jewellery crafted from seashore finds.
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Lews Castle Grounds, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XRTelephone
01851 822746Isle Of Lewis
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
The Museum and Archive has recently opened at Lews Castle, Stornoway. Exhibitions will give an overview of the islands’ heritage and the Lewis Chessmen are back to delight.
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Eoligarry, Isle Of Barra, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YDTelephone
01871 890212Isle Of Barra
Barra airport, famous for its beach landings.
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Morsgail, Uig, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9JHUig, Isle Of Lewis
In "The Chessmen", Fin and Whistler come across a disappearing loch which burst its banks and drained overnight revealing a small plane at the bottom of what would have been the loch.
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Vatersay, Outer Hebrides, HS9 5YWVatersay
The Annie Jane Monument marks one of the most tragic events in the history of Vatersay, and one of the worst disasters in maritime history anywhere in the world. The monument looks over Bagh Siar, where in 1843, 348 men, women, and children perished when the brig Annie Jane ran aground in a storm.
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Loch Eynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer HebridesIsle of South Uist
A wonderful plantation where a mixture of trees have been planted and footpaths created. The woodland is located at the end of the road at North Locheynort and there are picnic tables and seats at stunning points along the walk.
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Maraig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AGIsle Of Harris
Undoubtedly the finest mountain walk in the Outer Hebrides. It is challenging with short stretches of scrambling and although only 14km will take 6-7 hours. It starts and finishes on the main A859 road near Scaladal.
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Community Hub, Balallan, Kinloch, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9PNTelephone
01851 830778Kinloch, Isle of Lewis
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- Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020
Kinloch Historical Society is located on the main road between Stornoway and Tarbert, A859. It includes a museum and archive covering various aspects of community life, and information about the area’s links to Clan Mackenzie.
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Frobost, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RXIsle Of South Uist
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. Acces can be gained at Frobost.
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Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Stornoway with its population of about 6000 is the main port and administrative centre on the Isle of Lewis.
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Loch Seaforth Viewpoint looks out along the sea loch that is Loch Seaforth. The viewing is stunning, and worth a stop off. There is a carpark with picnic tables and it is one of the best viewpoints in Lewis and Harris
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West Kilbride, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TTIsle Of South Uist
Along the west coast of South Uist is an approx. 20 mile strip of stunning white beach and machair. There is easy access to this beach at Polachar.
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Crosbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
The peaceful crofting village of Crosbost is reached near the end of the B897 road that branches of the main Stornoway to Tarbet road at Liurbost.
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Garrynamonie, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TXIsle Of South Uist
The machair runs parralell to the beach and a great place to walk.
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Glean Meavaig, Meavaig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AWTelephone
01859 502222Isle Of Harris
With some of the highest densities of breeding golden eagles in all of Europe, North Harris provides one of the best opportunities in Scotland for viewing this iconic species.
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Bayble, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0QDIsle of Lewis
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This small beach on the peninsula of Point in Lewis is a lovely place to unwind with a sunset walk on the sand, or with a morning dip in the sea, where you’ll have picturesque views of the mainland mountains and Bayble Island ahead of you.
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Lemreway, Isle of Lewis, Outer HebridesIsle of Lewis
Lemreway is a small crofting and fishing village on the shores of Loach Sealg in the South Lochs area of Lewis.
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Shawbost, Shawbost, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9BJIsle of Lewis
A horseshoe beach with sand, good birdwatching and safe swimming. There are two access roads to the beach.
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