A guidebook to 30 walks exploring the Scottish islands of Harris and Lewis in the Outer Hebrides. From shorter walks visiting historical, cultural and geological sites to more challenging hill walks, there are routes to suit all abilities.
The walks range from 4 to 22km (3–14 miles) and can be enjoyed in 1–8 hours. Also included is information on walking opportunities on other islands, including St Kilda, Berneray and the Shiant Islands.
- 1:50,000 OS maps included for each walk
- Sized to easily fit in a jacket pocket
- Refreshment options are given for each walk
- Local points of interest are featured including Calanais Standing Stones
- Includes a list of all the Marilyns (hills with a prominence of 150m or more) on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda
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Guidebook to 30 day walks on the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in Scotland and #039;s Outer Hebrides. Walks range from 2 to 14 miles; combining all-day routes in the high hills to short, lower-level walks that visit the world-famous heritage sites. Routes include the An Cliseam horseshoe, the stone circles of Calanais and the Butt of Lewis lighthouse.
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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 and #039; Path
6 Scalpay
7 Circuit of T and amp;ograve;dun from Urgha
8 Cleit Ard
9 Liuthaid and Mullach a and #039; Ruisg
10 The Skeaudale Horseshoe
11 An Cliseam Horseshoe from and amp;Agrave;ird a and #039; Mhulaidh
12 Stulabhal, T and amp;##xe8;ileasbhal and Uisgneabhal M and amp;ograve;r
13 Muladal, Ulabhal, Oireabhal and Cleiseabhal
14 Tiorga M and amp;ograve;r
15 Huiseabhal M and amp;ograve;r, Oireabhal and Huiseabhal Beag
Lewis
Introduction
16 Ceann Loch R and amp;##xe8;asort from Loch R and amp;ograve;g 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 and amp;##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 Mh and amp;ograve;r
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
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Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781786311450
Publisert
2022-12-05
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Cicerone Press
Vekt
230 gr
Høyde
172 mm
Bredde
116 mm
Dybde
12 mm
Aldersnivå
G, 01
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
192
Forfatter