Launching in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to
experience the magic of Scotland's Outer Hebrides in one inspirational
journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay
to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of
causeways and two ferry crossings: Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist,
Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis. Suitable
for most walkers with a moderate level of fitness, it can be completed
in 8–14 days and is rich in natural, historical and cultural interest.
This guidebook presents the Hebridean Way in 10 stages of 16–35km
(10–22 miles), plus two additional stages to extend the route to the
Butt of Lewis in line with future plans. Detailed route description is
accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping, stunning photography to whet your
appetite and a wealth of information about local points of interest. The
introduction offers an overview of the islands' geology, history,
plants and wildlife as well as comprehensive practical advice for
walking the route, such as when to go, how to get there (and back) and
what to take. Accommodation listings can be found in the appendices.
The route is a celebration of the diverse landscapes of the Hebrides,
from dazzling white shell beaches to wild moorland and flower-strewn
machair. It visits Neolithic and Bronze Age remains, ruined forts and
castles and monuments commemorating Bonnie Prince Charlie and the
Highland Land Struggle. The islands are also a great location to spot
seabirds, raptors and a number of migratory species. Informative and
inspiring, Richard Barrett's guidebook is an ideal companion to
discovering this captivating route.
The Hebridean Way
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| Stage 1 Vatersay to Ardmhor |
| Stage 2 Eriskay to Howmore |
| Stage 3 Howmore to Baile nan Cailleach |
| Stage 4 Baile nan Cailleach to Lochmaddy |
| Stage 5 Lochmaddy to Berneray |
| Stage 6 Leverburgh to Horgabost Township |
| Stage 7 Horgabost Township to Tarbert |
| Stage 8 Tarbert to Aline |
| Stage 9 Aline to Laxay |
Stage 10 Laxay to Stornoway
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Additional stages to the Butt of Lewis
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| Stage 11 Stornoway to New Tolsta |
| Stage 12 New Tolsta to the Butt of Lewis |
