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Path name with mountain logoHebridean Way

Western Isles

251 km / 156 miles
The Hebridean Way passes through some of the most spectacular landscape in the UK.

Steeped in History, the Hebridean Way stretches along the length of the Outer Hebrides from Vatersay in the south to the Lewis in the north. The route passes through 10 Islands linked by a combination of causeways and ferries, over rugged hills and along dazzling Atlantic coastline.

The stunning landscapes, the geology, wildlife, heritage and scenery of the Outer Hebrides are truly awe-inspiring. The Outer Hebrides retain a culture that is different to mainland Scotland, Gaelic is often spoken as a first language and there remains a sense of culture and tradition on each of the inhabited Islands that make up the Outer Hebrides.

Note: the GPS files include the ferry journeys. This extended mileage figure is also shown on the gradient profile.


Details:

Waymark: Path name with mountain logo
Path Type: Other Paths
Waymark: Path name with mountain logo
Attributes: Average Gradients
Coastal
Moorland
Start: NL633954 - Vatersay, Western Isles View on StreetMap
Finish: NB519664 - Stornoway, Western Isles View on StreetMap
Web Sites: Walking the Hebridean Way A Monk by the Sea - A journey north walking the Southern Isles of the Hebridean Way [blog] Independent Hostels UK - Hebridean Way Accommodation Hebridean Way parts 1 to 8 [YouTube video] Hebridean Way in 7 minutes [YouTube video] An Oldie Outdoors - Hebridean Way [blog] Hebridean Way [YouTube video]

Publications, Badges and Certificates:

Guidebook Walking the Hebridean Way (Official Guide)  (Offcomers  - 2020 )
Guidebook Walking the Hebridean Way : long-distance walking route through Scotland's Outer Hebrides  (Cicerone Press  - 2017 )
External download Hebridean Way Overview Leaflet  (Visit Outer Hebrides ) Download
General Interest Book Outer Hebrides : the Timeless Way  (Severne  - 2005 )

Maps:

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Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right 2016.
© OpenStreetMap contributors under Open Database Licence.
Rights of way data from selected Local Authorities.
Large scale digital mapping is provided by John Thorn.
At high zoom levels the route is indicative only.
Purchase Ordnance Survey Maps (path is named on OS maps):
OS Landranger 8, 13, 14, 18, 22, 31
OS Landranger Active 8, 13, 14, 18, 22, 31
OS Explorer 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 459, 460
OS Explorer Active 452, 453, 454, 455, 456, 457, 459, 460
Other Paper Maps:
Map (Other)
Hebridean Way Walking Route Map (Visit Outer Hebrides - 2019)

Accommodation within 5 km of this Path:

 
 
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Hostel Accommodation
< 1 km
52 km
Hostel Accommodation
2 km
119 km
Hostel Accommodation
< 1 km
162 km
Hostel Accommodation
4 km
165 km
Hostel Accommodation
2 km
194 km
Hostel Accommodation
< 1 km
214 km
Bunk House
< 1 km
216 km

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GPX Route File
Hebridean Way GPX Exchange Format Route File
Last Updated 04/06/2017 10:40:19 - Route Published
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Hebridean Way Memory Map Route File
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Route Profile:

321.9 km (200.0 miles)
4,855 m (15,928 ft) ascent
274 m (899 ft)  maximum height

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