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:
Lewis and Harris
Berneray, North Uist, Benbecula, South Uist and Eriskay
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
And there are some surprises as well, such as the woodland walk at Arinaban, the Time and Tide Bell on Great Bernera, and the fascinating wildlife at RSPB Balranald Nature Reserve
OS Pathfinder Guides: Outstanding Circular Walks
The definitive pocket book guide to Great Britain’s great outdoors
28 mostly circular walks in one guidebook, ranging from 1 ½ - 7 ¾ miles
Walks are graded by length and difficulty ensuring a range of routes suitable for walkers of varying experience and mobility
Includes OS Explorer 1:25 000 scale map extracts for every route (4cm to 1km or 2½ inches to one mile)
Discover GPS waypoints, parking information and detailed route descriptions for foolproof navigation
Enhances your walk with information on rare wildlife, natural habitats and points of historical interest
About OS Pathfinder Series
80 Pathfinder titles including 2,000 routes across England, Wales and Scotland
Explore a wealth of walks, from Land’s End to the Lleyn Peninsula, Shetland to Southwold, with the Pathfinder Series