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Find the Space to Unwind in Scotland’s Wild Atlantic Islands

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  1. A short walk of 4km (2 miles) to an abandoned village on the north shore of Loch Sealg in the Isle of Lewis.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  2. Discover a waymarked route of 22km along the spectacular North East coast of Lewis offering breathtaking views, history and legend.
    1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
  3. Bosta beach, Iron Age House and graveyard.
    A circular walk of 11km around part of Great Bernera offering a visit to a Bronze Age dwelling at Bosta Beach.
  4. Looking back towards Loch Trolamaraig with Todun above.
    A circular walk that uses the old postman’s path to Reinigeadal – the last village in the UK to be reached by a road. Look out for porpoises in Loch Trolamaraig and enjoy views of the uninhabited Shiant Islands and the mighty Clisham.
    1. Eagle Walk
      Just a short walk up a 2km gravel track you’ll find the North Harris Eagle Observatory and one of the best opportunities in Scotland for viewing the iconic golden eagle.
      1. 1st January 202431st December 2024
    2. A gentle circular walk around the community of Iochdar on the west coast of South Uist offering superb coastal views from the Atlantic-facing beach.
    3. A peaceful walking trail through a community woodland on the island of North Uist where you can enjoy wildlife spotting and walking amongst the trees.
    4. This is an established trail with way-marker posts in Barra. It has a combination of cultural and natural heritage which gives a great insight to the island’s past and present. It has also some truly spectacular scenery.
    5. Walking in the Outer Hebrides
      For those looking for an unforgettable adventure, there is the option of walking or cycling the length of the Outer Hebrides along the Hebridean Way – our long-distance walking route which stretches for 156 miles from Vatersay in the south to Stornoway in the north. It’s a truly iconic island experience.
    6. Surfer with surf board
      If your idea of unwinding is a little faster paced, take a look at our suggestions on Adventure and Relaxation in the Outer Hebrides.
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    1. Traigh Iar, North Uist

      Address

      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.

      Add Udal Walk to your Itinerary

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      Market Stance, Benbecula, Outer Hebrides

      Benbecula

      A walk up Reuval hill and then on to Rossinish for wonderful views and a white sandy beach.

      Add Rueval to Rossinish Walk to your Itinerary

    3. Butt of Lewis lighthouse

      Address

      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

      Add Around the Butt of Lewis to your Itinerary

    4. Address

      Kilpheder, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5TB

      Isle Of South Uist

      Easy Walk which takes around an hour.

      Add Kilpheder/Daliburgh Machair Walk to your Itinerary

    5. Askernish Golf Club

      Address

      Askernish, Isle Of South Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS8 5SY

      Telephone

      01878 700628

      Isle Of South Uist

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      Created in 1891 by Old Tom Morris, the Askernish Golf Club is in one of the most beautiful and rugged setting in the world!

      Add Askernish Golf Club to your Itinerary

    6. Address

      Loch Eynort, Isle of South Uist, Outer Hebrides

      Isle of South Uist

      A wonderful plantation where a mixture of trees have been planted and footpaths created. The woodland is located at the end of the road at North Locheynort and there are picnic tables and seats at stunning points along the walk. 

      Add Arinaban Woodland to your Itinerary

    7. Address

      Ardhasaig, Isle Of Harris, Outer Hebrides, HS3 3AJ

      Isle Of Harris

      A circular walk of 16km (10 miles) along a high ridge with excellent views in all directions - well worth the effort involved in the steep ascent - 6-7 hours.

      Add Skeudale Horseshoe to your Itinerary

    8. Northton Temple

      Address

      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

      Add Northton Machair and Temple to your Itinerary

    9. Address

      Gead Gorm, Garenin, Isle Of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AN

      Isle Of Lewis

      A waymarked route of 18km (10 miles) along the Atlantic coast of West Lewis - allow 6 hours.

      Add West Side Coastal Path to your Itinerary

    10. Address

      Carloway Community Centre, Knock, Carloway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9AU

      Telephone

      01851643481

      Carloway, Isle of Lewis

      Awards

      • Other Awards Outer Hebrides Tourism Member 2020Outer Hebrides Tourism Member

      Add Carloway Estate Trust to your Itinerary

    11. Unisary
      Map of walk
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      Map of walk

      Address

      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.

      Add Bornish and Minigarry Circular Walk to your Itinerary

    12. Address

      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…

      Add Stulaval Walk to your Itinerary

    13. Address

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

      Isle Of Harris

      Undoubtedly the finest mountain walk in the Outer Hebrides. It is challenging with short stretches of scrambling and although only 14km will take 6-7 hours. It starts and finishes on the main A859 road near Scaladale.

      Add Clisham Horseshoe to your Itinerary

    14. Lochmaddy from the Summit of North Lee
      Lochmaddy from the summit
      Lochmaddy from the Summit of North Lee
      Lochmaddy from the summit

      Address

      Strumore, Isle of North Uist, Outer Hebrides, HS6 5AG

      Isle of North Uist

      A 10 mile hike up North Lee - around 4-5 hours

      Add North Lee Walk to your Itinerary

    15. Eagle Walk

      Address

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

      Telephone

      01859 502222

      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.

      Add North Harris Eagle Observatory Walk to your Itinerary

    16. Castle Grounds Stornoway

      Address

      Castle Grounds, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 0XP

      Isle of Lewis

      Great walks, cycle paths, mountain bike trail and stunning scenery overlooking Stornoway Harbour.

      Add Castle Grounds to your Itinerary

    17. Address

      Castlebay, Isle of Barra, Outer Hebrides

      Isle of Barra

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      The short walk round the bay has excellent displays, telling the story of the herring industry on Barra. The bay was once filled with so many fishing boats that it was possible to walk across the bay, boat to boat, without getting your feet wet.

      Add Herring Walk to your Itinerary

    18. Bosta beach, Iron Age House and graveyard.

      Address

      Bernera, Isle of Lewis, Outer Hebrides, HS2 9LT

      Isle of Lewis

      A circular walk of 11km (7 miles) around part of Great Bernera including a visit to the Bronze age dwelling at Bosta beach - 3 - 4 hours.

      Add Great Bernera Walk to your Itinerary

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