Walking on Harris and Lewis

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.

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