OUTER HEBRIDES | Pathfinder hiking guide

HIKING GUIDE

This new title to the Outer Hebrides represents a very welcome addition to our Pathfinder® Guide series: 28 outstanding walks – 23 circular and five there-and-back routes visiting ten islands. The size and nature of the islands lend themselves best to short and half-day walks where unhurried and free-range walking is encouraged and the endless distractions of scenery, wildlife, history and Gaelic cultural heritage are best appreciated and enjoyed at a relaxed pace.

Featured Outer Hebrides walks include:

• This wonderful collection of island walks is divided into three chapters:

1. Lewis and Harris
2. Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay
3. Barra and Vatersay

• There is an illustrated introduction to each of these island groups and planning information on ferries from the mainland and inter-island connections.
• Walks are presented sequentially geographically, starting in Stornoway, heading up to the Butt of Lewis and then working southwards along the main touring route down the island chain
• In addition to taking you to the most stunning beaches, including at Luskentyre and on Barra, routes lead you to some memorable viewpoints too, atop Ben Laimishader, Beinn Shlèibhe and Heabhal
• The rich history and culture of the islands are the focus for walks at Blackhouse Village, Dùn Carloway and Flora MacDonald’s birthplace