Outer Hebrides

The Western Isles stretching 130 miles along Scotland's western seaboard are unique and represent the last stronghold of the Gaels. In the Outer Hebrides, as they're also known, you'll find an inner peace and tranquillity - a real get away from it all place right at the edge of Europe!

Moderate Walks

Bordering the beaches is the machair (gaelic for fertile low-lying coastal plain), where a multitude of wildflower grow on the fertile shell sand soil and bring a burst of colour to the islands during the summer months. Most of the beaches are easily accessible and offer excellent walks of any length.

Calanais Stones Walk

A short historical walk taking in the Callanish Standing Stones.
Distance: 3.5km/2.2miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 30 metres/99 feet

Isle of Eriskay

This walk leads to a panoramic view of the Hebridean islands.

Lews Castle Grounds - Stornoway

A series of trails around the ground of Lews Castle.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet

Traigh an Iar Beach Walk

Make up your own route and soak up stunning views at Traigh an Iar beach.
Distance: 3.2km/1.9 miles Duration: 1 hour Height Gain: 60 metres/197 feet

Loch Druidibeg Nature Reserve

A pleasant walk through the Loch Druidibeg National Nature Reserve.
Distance: 8km/5miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 40 metres/132 feet

South Bay walk, Vatersay

A walk along two beautiful back to back beaches on the Isle of Vatersay.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 4 1/1 hours Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet

Langass Circular Walk

A short walk leading up to an impressive chambered cairn and stone circle.
Distance: 3.2km/2miles Duration: 2 hours Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet

Tolsta - Ness, Isle of Lewis

This coastal way-marked route is perfect for a day out.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 200 metres/660 feet

Seilebost to the Bays of Harris

This walk has excellent views of South Harris and the Island of Taransay.

Longer Walks

Few places feel as open and free as the Western Isles. On these islands, thirteen of which are inhabited, you can escape the noise and rush of modern life as you watch the sun set over the Atlantic. Walking along miles of beach under wide, ever-changing skies, or on rugged moorland alive with birdcalls, creates a sense of harmony with nature.

West Side Coastal Walk - Lewis

A coastal route covering crofting, moorland and beaches, with a historical aspect.
Distance: 6km/3.75miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 50 metres/165 feet

Berneray Circular

A good circular walk of the island of Berneray following the coastline.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 6 hour Height Gain: 125 metres/412.5 feet

Eoligarry Jetty

Circular walk from the jetty, to the summit of Ben Eolaigearraidh.
Distance: 9km/5.6miles Duration: 4 hour Height Gain: 60 metres/198 feet

Tolstadh - Nis - Lewis

An exhilirating trek over moorland and along the coastline.
Distance: 16km/10miles Duration: 6 hours Height Gain: 60 metres/198 feet

Scalpay Circular Walk

A circular walk of the island of Scalpay following the coastline past the lighthouse.
Distance: 13km/8.1miles Duration: 5 hours Height Gain: 80 metres/264 feet

Bernera Circular - Lewis

A circular walk on Bernera which is connected by a bridge to Lewis.
Distance: 12km/7.5miles Duration: 4 1/2 hour Height Gain: 100 metres/330 feet

Eriskay Walk

A pleasant walk on the small island of Eriskay.
Distance: 8.5km/5.3miles Duration: 3 hours Height Gain: 30 metres/99 feet

Hill Mountain Walks

All the hills in the outer islands of the Hebrides, or Western Isles, have one thing in common - outstanding views, which stretch over lochan-studded moorland to wild rocky shores and long strips of golden beach. Although only one summit tops 2,500 feet (762m) to gain Corbett status, the rugged isolated nature of the hills guarantees some of the most memorable and challenging hillwalking in Britain.