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If you are thinking of taking a walking holiday in the Outer Hebrides you will really be spoiled for choice when it comes to hiking trails in the Western Isles.

Fans of the outdoors will find that Outer Hebrides walking breaks offer great opportunities to explore the unique identity of these Scottish islands, with walks in the Western Isles providing visitors with the chance to get close to the nature, environment, history and heritage of our islands.

Travellers choosing to go hiking in the Outer Hebrides can choose from a wide range of walking routes in the Western Isles – each of which offers its own insight in the isles.

Choose coastal walks around the Outer Hebrides to understand the isolation of these island communities, climb to the summit of the highest-point on any of the islands or opt for Western Isles wildlife walks, such as hiking through the Hebrides nature reserves or walks to spot eagles, deer and other exciting island inhabitants.

Whether you are looking for leisurely strolls along island beaches, or challenging hikes through rugged mountain terrain, walking on Lewis, Harris, Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra and Vatersay offers a chance to really connect with the spirit of the islands.

HEBRIDEAN WAY

For those who take their walking seriously, there is the option of walking the length of the Western Isles along the Hebridean Way, the 156 mile long distance-walking route which stretches from Vatersay to Stornoway in Lewis, is through 10 islands, over 6 causeways and across 2 ferries.

GUIDED WALKS

Choose to plan an independent walking trip to the Western Isles, or make use of one of the Outer Hebrides walking guides offering accompanied walks and tours on our islands.

WALKING LEAFLETS

We have a range of free walking leaflets you can download and include short day walks.

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Bornish and Minigarry Circular Walk

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Bornish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SB

Isle Of South Uist

Easy to moderate circular walk from Bornish over moorland and along main road.

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Easy to Moderate

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Bagh Hartabhagh Walk

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North Glendale, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5UD

Isle of South Uist

A moderate walk - 3hrs total.

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Moderate

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The Coffin Route

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Grosebay, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3EF

Isle Of Harris

A circular walk of 14km (8 miles) on good paths from the east coast of South Harris over to the west coast and back. 4 - 5 hours

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Moderate

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Udal Walk

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Grenitote, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5BP

Isle of North Uist

A walk with a difference - you can walk through the centuries with a walking tour App. The walk is 7 miles and will take around 3 hours.

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Moderate

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Northton Machair and Temple

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Northton, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3JA

Isle Of Harris

A short and pleasant walk of 5km (3 miles) over the machair to the Temple - a ruined chapel - with sandy beaches and views out to the islands in the Sound of Harris - 1- 2 hours

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Easy

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Arinaban Woodland

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Loch Eynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Isle of South Uist

A great wee walk - around 3 miles. There are lots of paths to explore this amazing woodland.

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Easy

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Stulaval Walk

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South Locheynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

Isle of South Uist

This walk has been written by a regular visitor to these islands, Martin Margulies. The articles first appeared in Am Paipear, and extracts are reproduced here with his permission. In 2011, the walks were collected together in a book, called Mhor and More.
Start at the Mingarry footpath. When the path peters out near Loch nan Caorach, keep…

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Moderate to Difficult

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Liamisiadair and Gearrannan Walk

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Garenin, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AL

Isle of Lewis

A stunning circular 5.5 mile route - allow 2 - 3 hours.

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Moderate

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Rhenigidale and Maraig from Urgha

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Urgha, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3BW

Isle Of Harris

A circular walk of 19km (12 miles) on good footpaths and quiet roads that visits the quiet villages of Reinigeadal and Maraig. Reaching 300m above sea level means there are excellent views all around - 6 hours

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Moderate to Difficult

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Flora MacDonald Walk

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Kildonan, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RZ

Isle of South Uist

A circular 5 mile walk - around 2 hours with stops.

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Easy

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North Harris Eagle Observatory Walk

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Glean Meavaig, Meavaig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AW

Telephone
01859 502222

ranger@north-harris.org

Isle Of Harris

A short walk up 2km of gravelled track to the North Harris Eagle Observatory, which is consider to be the best location for viewing these magnificent birds - allow 30 minutes each way for the walk.

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Easy

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Iochdar Walk

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Iochdar Hall, Iochdar, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5RQ

Isle Of South Uist

This is an easy 4 mile walk around Iochdar.
Sgoil an Iochdair Agus a'Choimhearsnachd Walks

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Easy

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Scalpay Heritage Walk

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Parkview Terrace, Scalpay, Isle Of Scalpay, Outer Hebrides, HS4 3XX

Isle Of Scalpay

A circular walk of 13km (8miles) around Scalpay and Eilean Glas lighthouse - 4 hours.

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Moderate

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Callanish Walk

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Callanish, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9DY

Isle of Lewis

Discover the iconic Callanish Standing Stones (Calanais I), Cnoc Ceann a’ Gharraidh standing stones (Calanais II) and Cnoc Fhillibhir standing stones (Calanais III). A short 2 mile walk - allow a couple of hours.

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Moderate

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Tolsta Head

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Camach Park, North Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NR

Isle Of Lewis

An easy walk of 6km (4 miles) around Tolsta Head with lots of opportunity for wildlife watching - allow 3 hours.

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Easy to Moderate

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Around the Butt of Lewis

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Butt of Lewis, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XF

Isle of Lewis

A circular walk of 5.5.km (3.5 miles) that starts and finishes at the Eoropie Playpark - 2 hours

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Easy to Moderate

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Cleit Ard

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Marig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AG

Isle Of Harris

A short walk of 6km (4 miles) to a modest summit that provides stunning views of the Harris Hills and down into Loch Seaforth - 1-2 hours.

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Moderate

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Heritage Trail from Tolsta to Port of Ness

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Lochside, North Tolsta, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0NF

Isle Of Lewis

A waymarked route of 22km (14 miles) along the dramatic North East coast of Lewis with lots of antiquites, wildlife and distant views of the mainland mountains across The Minch - 7-8 hours.

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