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  1. Looking down Tob Stiomrabhaigh to Mullcah nan ron_
    The Deserted Village of Stiomrabhaigh (Stemreway)
    A short walk of 4km (2 miles) to an abandoned village on the north shore of Loch Sealg in the Isle of Lewis.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
  2. Heritage walk Ness to North Tolsta
    Heritage Trail
    Discover a waymarked route of 22km along the spectacular North East coast of Lewis offering breathtaking views, history and legend.
    1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
  3. Bosta beach, Iron Age House and graveyard.
    Great Bernera Walk
    A circular walk of 11km around part of Great Bernera offering a visit to a Bronze Age dwelling at Bosta Beach.
  4. Rhenigidale and Maraig from Urgha
    Rhenigidale and Maraig from Urgha
    A circular walk that uses the old postman’s path to Reinigeadal – the last village in the UK to be reached by a road. Look out for porpoises in Loch Trolamaraig and enjoy views of the uninhabited Shiant Islands and the mighty Clisham.
    1. Eagle Walk
      North Harris Eagle Observatory Walk
      Just a short walk up a 2km gravel track you’ll find the North Harris Eagle Observatory and one of the best opportunities in Scotland for viewing the iconic golden eagle.
      1. 1st January 202631st December 2026
    2. Iochdar Walk
      A gentle circular walk around the community of Iochdar on the west coast of South Uist offering superb coastal views from the Atlantic-facing beach.
    3. Langass Woodland
      Langass
      A peaceful walking trail through a community woodland on the island of North Uist where you can enjoy wildlife spotting and walking amongst the trees.
    4. Tangasdal view from hill
      Tangasdal
      This is an established trail with way-marker posts in Barra. 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 spectacular scenery.
    5. Walking in the Outer Hebrides
      Hebridean Way
      For those looking for an unforgettable adventure, there is the option of walking or cycling the length of the Outer Hebrides along the Hebridean Way – our long-distance walking route which stretches for 156 miles from Vatersay in the south to Stornoway in the north. It’s a truly iconic island experience.
    6. Surfer with surf board
      Adventure and Relaxation
      If your idea of unwinding is a little faster paced, take a look at our suggestions on Adventure and Relaxation in the Outer Hebrides.
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    1. Rhenigidale and Maraig from Urgha
      Rhenigidale and Maraig from Urgha

      Address

      Urgha, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BW

      Isle Of Harris

      A circular walk of 19km (12 miles) on good footpaths and quiet roads that visits the quiet villages of Reinigeadal and Maraig. Reaching 300m above sea level means there are excellent views all around - 6 hours

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    2. Descending to Bagh Dhail Mor
      West Side Coastal Path

      Address

      Gead Gorm, Garenin, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AN

      Isle Of Lewis

      A waymarked route of 18km (10 miles) along the Atlantic coast of West Lewis - allow 6 hours.

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    3. Looking down Tob Stiomrabhaigh to Mullcah nan ron_
      The Deserted Village of Stiomrabhaigh (Stemreway)

      Address

      Orinsay, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9RG

      Isle Of Lewis

      A short walk of 4km (2 miles) across rough ground to an abandoned village on the north shore of Loch Sealg - allow 2 hours.

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    4. Heritage walk Ness to North Tolsta
      Heritage Trail from Tolsta to Port of Ness

      Address

      Lochside, North Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NF

      Isle Of Lewis

      A waymarked route of 22km (14 miles) along the dramatic North East coast of Lewis with lots of antiquites, wildlife and distant views of the mainland mountains across The Minch - 7-8 hours.

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    5. Barvas and Brue Walking Route
      Barvas and Brue Walking Route

      Address

      Loch Street, Lower Barvas, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0QY

      Isle of Lewis

      A short walk along a waymarked route. About 5.5 miles/9Km around the coast.

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    6. Berneray West Beach
      Berneray Walk

      Address

      Berneray, Isle Of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BJ

      Isle Of North Uist

      Follow this fantastic walk and take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Moderate Walk. Aprrox 12 Kilometres/7.5 miles. Allow 6 hours.

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    7. South Uist Fishing small fishing boat tied up
      South Uist Fishing 2 men in a boat with trout
      South Uist Fishing holding a fish
      South Uist Fishing fish in water
      South Uist Fishing rod & trout
      South Uist Fishing small fishing boat tied up
      South Uist Fishing 2 men in a boat with trout
      South Uist Fishing holding a fish
      South Uist Fishing fish in water
      South Uist Fishing rod & trout
      South Uist Fishing

      Address

      Ofis Storas, Daliburgh, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SS

      Telephone

      01878 708002

      info@storasuibhist.com

      Isle Of South Uist

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      Come and join us in the stunning Uists for some of the finest wild game trout and salmon fishing in Europe.

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    8. Grey Goose Kayaks on the beach
      Single kayak on edge of fresh water loch
      Grey Goose Kayaks in the loch
      Grey Goose Kayaks on the beach
      Single kayak on edge of fresh water loch
      Grey Goose Kayaks in the loch
      Grey Goose Kayaks

      Address

      Keose Glebe, ISLE OF LEWIS, Isle of Lewis, HS2 9JX

      Telephone

      07974 668345

      greygoosekayaks@gmail.com

      ISLE OF LEWIS

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      Grey Goose Kayaks provides single and double sit-on top kayaks and inflatable stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) for hire.

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    9. Arinaban Woodland
      Arinaban Woodland map
      Arinaban Woodland
      Arinaban Woodland
      Arinaban Woodland map
      Arinaban Woodland
      Arinaban Woodland

      Address

      Loch Eynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

      Isle 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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    10. Moorland route to Bagh Hartabhagh
      Bagh Hartabhagh Walk

      Address

      North Glendale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5UD

      Isle of South Uist

      A moderate walk - 3hrs total - to the deserted village of Bagh Hartabhagh.

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    11. Traigh Iar, North Uist
      Udal Walk

      Address

      Grenitote, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BP

      Isle of 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.

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    12. Iolaire Monument Coastal Walk
      Sandwick Coastal Path - Loch, Sea and stone beach
      Sandwick Coastal Path - with Stornoway in the distance.
      Iolaire Monument Coastal Walk
      Sandwick Coastal Path - Loch, Sea and stone beach
      Sandwick Coastal Path - with Stornoway in the distance.
      Sandwick Coastal Path

      Address

      Stornoway, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS1 2DD

      Isle Of Lewis

      A scenic 2.5‑mile coastal walk from Stornoway to Sandwick, passing quiet bays and sea views before reaching the moving Iolaire Monument. Part of the Point and Sandwick Trail, it’s an easy to moderate route with powerful history along the shore.

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    13. Callanish at sunrise
      Callanish Walk

      Address

      Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

      Isle of Lewis

      Discover the iconic Callanish Standing Stones (Calanais I), Cnoc Ceann a’ Gharraidh standing stones (Calanais II) and Cnoc Fhillibhir standing stones (Calanais III). A short 2 mile walk - allow a couple of hours.

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    14. Unisary
      Map of walk
      Unisary
      Map of walk
      Bornish and Minigarry Circular Walk

      Address

      Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SB

      Isle Of South Uist

      Easy to moderate circular walk from Bornish over moorland and along main road.

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    15. Kilpheder/Daliburgh Machair Walk - purple flowers
      Kilpheder/Daliburgh Machair Walk

      Address

      Kilpheder, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TB

      Isle Of South Uist

      Easy Walk which takes around an hour.

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    16. Rarnish Walk - moorland
      Rarnish Walk
      Rarnish Walk - cave
      Rarnish Walk - moorland
      Rarnish Walk
      Rarnish Walk - cave
      Rarnish Walk

      Address

      Rarinis, Isle of Benbecula, Outer Hebrides, HS7 5QJ

      Isle of Benbecula

      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.

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    17. Herring Walk
      Herring Walk

      Address

      Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

      Isle of Barra

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      The short walk round the bay has excellent displays, telling the story of the herring industry on Barra. The bay was once filled with so many fishing boats that it was possible to walk across the bay, boat to boat, without getting your feet wet.

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    18. Thatch Cottage , North Uist
      Coming ashore otter
      Yacht at anchor , Vallay
      Thatch Cottage , North Uist
      Coming ashore otter
      Yacht at anchor , Vallay
      Igot2travel FISHING

      Address

      An Struan Ruadh, Sollas, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5DA

      Telephone

      07543 094491

      james@igot2travel.com

      Isle of North Uist

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      Igot2travel offer wildlife watching, cultural & history, walking, fishing and inter-island day trips with a local Gaelic speaking guide. Specially tailored personal tours across the Outer Hebrides, introduce you to the magic of the islands.

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