Walking on Harris and Lewis: 30 day walks exploring the islands

by Richard Barrett

Overview

A guidebook to 30 walks exploring the Scottish islands of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. From shorter walks visiting historical, cultural and geological sites to more challenging hill walks, there are routes to suit all abilities.

The walks range from 4 to 22km (3–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. Also included is information on walking opportunities on other islands, including St Kilda, Berneray and the Shiant Islands.

• 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
• Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
• Refreshment options are given for each walk
• Local points of interest are featured including Calanais Standing Stones
• Includes a list of all the Marilyns (hills with a prominence of 150m or more) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781783629527
Publisher:	Cicerone Press
Publication date:	03/23/2023
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	192
File size:	33 MB
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About the Author

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.

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 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, T&##xe8;ileasbhal and Uisgneabhal Mòr 13 Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal 14 Tiorga Mòr 15 Huiseabhal Mòr, Oireabhal and Huiseabhal Beag Lewis Introduction 16 Ceann Loch R&##xe8;asort 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 Calanais Standing Stones 23 Dun Ch&##xe0;rlabhaigh 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 Mhòr 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