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Published
11 Aug 2011
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First
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9781852845674
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1852845678
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17.2 x 11.6 x 1.3cm
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240g
Pages
192
Originally Published
20 Apr 2010

Walking on Harris and Lewis

30 Routes in the Outer Hebrides by Richard Barrett

A handy pocket-sized guidebook to 30 day walks on the Isle of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. Walks range from all-day routes in the high hills to shorter, lower-level walks that visit the world-famous heritage sites and antiquities. Includes the An Cliseam horseshoe, the stone circles of Calanais and Butt of Lewis lighthouse. More...

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Seasons

Best enjoyed from Spring through Autumn, when the days are longer and the wind less persistent.

Centres

Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), Tarbet (Isle of Harris)

Difficulty

challenging, all-day routes in the high hills as well as shorter, easier walks that visit the Read More... world-famous historical sites and antiquities

Must See

high hills meeting white sandy beaches at the edge of the Atlantic; stunning scenery with Read More... spectacular wildlife
 
 

Introduction  

So what is an island?   
Geology   
Flowers and vegetation   
Wildlife   
Getting there   
Getting around   
Where to stay   
Safety considerations   
Midges   
Footwear   
Access   
Place names   
How to use this guide   

Harris

Introduction   
1 Ceapabhal and Toe Head   
2 Roineabhal from Roghadal   
3 Coast to Coast on the Coffin Route   
4 Beinn Dhubh   
5 The Scholar’s Path   
6 Scalpay   
7 Circuit of Tòdun from Urgha   
8 Cleit Ard   
9 Liuthaid and Mullach a’ Ruisg   
10 The Skeaudale Horseshoe   
11 An Cliseam Horseshoe from Àird a’ Mhulaidh   
12 Stulabhal, Tèileasbhal and Uisgneabhal Mòr   
13 Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal   
14 Tiorga Mòr   
15 Huiseabhal Mòr, Oireabhal and Huiseabhal Beag   

Lewis

Introduction   
16 Ceann Loch Resort from Loch Ròg Beag   
17 Griomabhal, Naideabhal a-Muigh and Laibheal   
18 Mealaisbhal, Cracabhal and Laibheal a Tuath   
19 Tamanasbhal, Teinneasabhal, Tahabhal and Tarain   
20 Suaineabhal from Cairisiadar   
21 Bhalasaigh to Bostadh on Great Bernera   
22 Around Calanais   
23 Dun Chàrlabhaigh and the Gearrannan Blackhouses   
24 West Side Coastal Path   
25 Beinn Bhragair   
26 Around the Butt of Lewis   
27 Heritage Trail between Tolstadh and Port Nis   
28 A walk to the tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille   
29 The deserted village of Stiomrabhaigh   
30 Beinn Mhòr   

Walks on St Kilda and Other Islands   

Appendices

Appendix 1     Route Summary Table   
Appendix 2     Common Gaelic/Norse terms   
Appendix 3     Further Reading   
Appendix 4     Marilyns on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda

 
 
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