This guidebook describes 30 day walks all over the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in the Outer Hebrides. The walks range from 2 and 14 miles (4 to 22km) in length, and are easily accessible from Stornaway or Tarbet. Routes vary from short strolls to long wilderness hikes, high-level and low-level, and include the An Cliseam horseshoe, visits to ancient historic monuments like the stone circles of Calanais and the famous Butt of Lewis lighthouse, all illustrated with OS 1:50,000 maps and dramatic photography. The routes take in most of the main summits as well as historical and geographical places of interest. A list of all the Marilyns (British hills of any height with a drop of at least 150m on all sides) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda is included at the back. Tips are also included about walking on St Kilda, Berneray, Taransay, The Shiant Islands and The Flannan Isles, along with a short Gaelic glossary and route summary table, and advice on practicalities to make the most out of any walking trip 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 Todun from Urgha 8 Cleit Ard 9 Liuthaid and Mullach a' Ruisg 10 The Skeaudale Horseshoe 11 An Cliseam Horseshoe from aird a' Mhulaidh 12 Stulabhal, Teileasbhal and Uisgneabhal Mor 13 Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal 14 Tiorga Mor 15 Huiseabhal Mor, Oireabhal and Huiseabhal Beag Lewis Introduction 16 Ceann Loch Reasort from Loch Rog 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 Charlabhaigh 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 Mhor 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
