This guidebook describes 30 day walks all over the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The walks range from 2 and 14 miles (4 to 22km) in length, and are easily accessible from Stornaway or Tarbet.
Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level, and include the An Cliseam horseshoe, visits to ancient historic monuments like the stone circles of Calanais and the famous Butt of Lewis lighthouse, all illustrated with OS 1:50,000 maps and dramatic photography.
The routes take in most of the main summits as well as historical and geographical places of interest. A list of all the Marilyns (British hills of any height with a drop of at least 150m on all sides) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda is included at the back. Tips are also included about walking on St Kilda, Berneray, Taransay, The Shiant Islands and The Flannan Isles, along with a short Gaelic glossary and route summary table, and advice on practicalities to make the most out of any walking trip on Harris and Lewis.
Walking on Harris and Lewis : 30 day walks exploring the islands
Description
Table of Contents
Map key
Location of walks
Introduction
So what is an island?
Geology
Flowers and vegetation
Wildlife
Getting there
Getting around
Where to stay
Safety considerations
Midges
Footwear
Access
Maps
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 Scholars' Path
6 Scalpay
7 Circuit of Todun from Urgha
8 Cleit Ard
9 Liuthaid and Mullach a' Ruisg
10 The Skeaudale Horseshoe
11 An Cliseam Horseshoe from aird a' Mhulaidh
12 Stulabhal, Teileasbhal and Uisgneabhal Mor
13 Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal
14 Tiorga Mor
15 Huiseabhal Mor, Oireabhal and Huiseabhal Beag
Lewis
Introduction
16 Ceann Loch Reasort from Loch Rog 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 Calanais Standing Stones
23 Dun Charlabhaigh and the Gearrannan Blackhouses
24 West Side Coastal Path
25 Beinn Bhragair
26 Around the Butt of Lewis
27 Heritage Walk between Tolstadh and Port Nis
28 A walk to the tidal island of Eilean Chaluim Chille
29 The deserted village of Stiomrabhaigh
30 Beinn Mhor
Walks on St Kilda and Other Islands
Appendix A Route Summary Table
Appendix B Gaelic Language
Appendix C Further Reading
Appendix D Marilyns on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda
Author Description
Richard Barrett spent his working life as a professional marketer, but still found time for climbing, winter mountaineering and sea kayaking. He first visited the Harris hills as a teenager and became a regular visitor. He lived in North Harris for a number of years, where he and his wife ran a guest house and, although now a city-dweller, he still makes frequent forays to the Hebrides, reconnecting with the wilderness and catching up with old friends.