Outer Hebrides walks


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North Uist & Berneray
South Uist, Benbecula & Eriskay
Barra and Vatersay
Harris (available 2011/2)
Lewis (available 2011/2)

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Castlebay, Barra Eaval, North Uist Beach on Eriskay Hostel, Berneray North Uist view

Please note that coverage of Harris and Lewis will be added in 2011/2

The Outer Hebrides - also known as the Western Isles - are a 130-mile long island chain on the northwest fringe of the UK. The main islands are Lewis and Harris, North and South Uist, Benbecula and Barra, but there are scores of smaller islands. Nearly all offer superb walking in an unrivalled setting.

Magnificent beaches with perfect white sand, usually deserted, stretch for mile upon mile on their western coastlines. The islands also offer a unique culture, being the stronghold of the Gaelic language, and superb wildlife. Harris has a range of unfrequented but spectacular mountains whilst Lewis, South Uist, and to a lesser extent some of the other islands, all offer fine hillwalking. Yet another attraction are the archaelogical remains found throughout the islands - a treaure trove of prehistory.

Our walks cater for all tastes from easy family rambles, through cross-country hikes to ascents of mighty Munro summits. The site also features an extensive accommodation directory, including hotels and self catering cottages.

Map of the Outer Hebrides derived from SVG map of Scotland by Eric Gaba; licenced under CCSA.
Isle of Lewis (available 2011) Isle of Harris (available 2011) Barra and Vatersay North Uist and Berneray South Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay South Uist, Benbecula, Eriskay

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