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Iolaire Monument Coastal Walk

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@westernisleswideskies Iolaire Monument, Sandwick, Isle of Lewis

Map & Directions

Route Waypoints
  1. From the Visitor Information Centre, turn right, cross the road at the lights and keep going right, past the town hall.
  2. Turn left at Sandwick Bay Candles, past An Lanntair and The Kitchen Shop.
  3. Cross the road walking straight on at the mini roundabout past Tesco Supermarket and keep going straight on along Newton street.
  4. Turn right on to Seaforth road.
  5. Turn left on to Millar road and carry on to the end of the road.
  6. Continue along the coastal path past the cemetery.
  7. Turn right along Lower Sandwick road and keep going until the end of the road.
  8. Follow the path until you get to the monument.
  9. Iolaire Monument

Route Guides

Route Time -

1h - 1.5h

Distance -

2 miles

Grade -

Easy to Moderate

Terrain -

Other

  • Route Information - Terrain - Paths and tracks

Route Type -

Walk

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