The islands of Harris and Lewis form the largest landmass in
Scotland’s Outer Hebrides, a place of vast skies, turquoise seas and
some of the most dramatic coastal scenery in the UK. Here, white-sand
beaches meet rugged Atlantic cliffs, inland moorland stretches towards
distant hills, and ancient monuments stand in windswept landscapes
shaped by geology and history. From the rocky Harris hills in the
south to the sweeping peatlands and archaeological treasures of Lewis
in the north, the islands offer a rich and varied walking environment.
This guidebook presents 30 graded walks exploring Harris and Lewis,
ranging from shorter routes to historical, cultural and geological
landmarks to more demanding hill days in the Harris hills. The walks
range from 4 to 22km (3–14 miles) and take between 1 and 8 hours to
complete, making them suitable for relaxed half-day outings or
full-day adventures. Alongside classic highlights such as the Calanais
Standing Stones, the guide also includes information on additional
walking opportunities on nearby islands, including St Kilda, Berneray
and the Shiant Islands, plus a full list of all the Marilyns on
Harris, Lewis and St Kilda for peak-baggers. 30 graded walks across
Harris and Lewis, carefully selected to showcase the best coastal
scenery, inland landscapes and hill terrain on both islands, with
options suitable for beginners through to experienced hillwalkers.
Clear, easy-to-follow route descriptions for every walk on Harris and
Lewis, supported by 1:50,000 Ordnance Survey maps to aid navigation
across moorland, cliffs, beaches and upland ground. Routes ranging
from 4 to 22km (3–14 miles), allowing you to choose between shorter
coastal walks on Harris and Lewis or longer, more challenging hill
routes in the Harris hills. Refreshment information for each walk on
Harris and Lewis, helping you plan café stops, local facilities and
post-walk options in villages and settlements across the islands.
Highlights of historical, cultural and geological points of interest
on Harris and Lewis, including the Calanais Standing Stones and other
significant archaeological and natural landmarks. A comprehensive list
of all the Marilyns on Harris, Lewis and St Kilda, providing an
invaluable resource for hill-baggers aiming to summit every qualifying
peak in this part of the Outer Hebrides. Compact enough to fit easily
into a jacket pocket, this practical guidebook gives you everything
you need to explore Harris and Lewis on foot, whether you’re
visiting for a short break or planning a dedicated walking holiday in
the Outer Hebrides.
Les mer
30 day walks exploring the islands
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9781783629527
Publisert
2023
Utgave
3. utgave
Utgiver
Cicerone Press Ltd
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter