Outer Hebrides
Description
Island group in the Norht Atlantic, off the west coast of Scotland: Lewis and Harris, South Uist, North Uist, Benbecula, Barra, Scalpay, Great Bernera, Grimsay, Berneray, Eriskay, Vatersay.
The islands are very diverse in character. Lewis is flat, Harris is mountainous, Uist is flat again. It's a birders paradise. Long continuous trails are missing. But on the other hand the islands are relatively isolated to the main car driven tourist industry. Backpacking and hopping from one island to the other is a good idea.
Opinions
Rate
8.5 |
2 votes |
No 5. in United Kingdom
- Henk Nouws May 1993
- Rate 9
- Positive Almost no motorists. Special atmosphere. Very welcoming, great pubs. Beautiful beaches. Rich in birdlife. Wild mountain scenery on Harris. I love these islands.
- Negative Difficult to find suitable paths.
- Joke ter Weele May 1993
- Rate 8
- Positive The 'edge of Europe' feel, and all the seabirds
- Negative Rain
Links
Facts
Reports
- My Hebridean Way
Coast walk from Vatersay through Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist, Berneray, South Harris, North Harris, Lewis to Butt of of Lewis.
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Books
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- Central Lewis & Stornoway - Eye Peninsula & Callanish OS Explorer Map 459 (paper)
- Central Lewis with Stornoway, Eye Peninsula and Callanish on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 459, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet... Read more
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- South East Lewis - Loch Eireasort & Shiant Islands OS Explorer Map 457 (paper)
- South East Lewis with Loch Eireasort and the Shiant Islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 457, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet... Read more
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- Stornoway & North Lewis OS Landranger Map 8 (paper)
- Paper version of map No. 8 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
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- Benbecula & South Uist OS Landranger Acrive Map 22 (waterproof)
- Waterproof and tear-resistant OS Active version of map No. 22 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital... Read more
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- Central Lewis & Stornoway - Eye Peninsula & Callanish OS Explorer Active Map 459 (waterproof)
- Central Lewis with Stornoway, Eye Peninsula and Callanish on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 459, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
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- South Harris - Taransay OS Explorer Map 455 (paper)
- South Harris, Taransay and the surrounding smaller islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 455, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or tablet... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
Netherlands
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2015
United Kingdom
2015
- Walking on Uist and Barra
- 40 coast, moorland and mountain walks on all the isles of Uist and Barra Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2015
United Kingdom
2015
- Uist and Barra Walking
- Walking on Uist and Barra hiking guide from Cicerone Press with a variety of day walks on North and South Uist, Benbecula, Barra, Eriskay, Mingulay and Vatersay, all highlighted on extracts from the Ordnance Survey Landranger series.Recommended walks range from 3km to 17km and cover all kinds of the terrain from machair and sandy coast to more... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2018
Netherlands
2018
- Wandelgids Walking on Uist and Barra - Schotland | Cicerone
- A guidebook to walking on the Uists and Barra, in the Outer Hebrides - with 40 graded day walks on Berneray, North Uist, Grimsay, Benbecula, South Uist, Eriskay, Barra, Vatersay and Mingulay. Routes range from easy beach walks to mountainous excursions and explore rugged hills, awesome sea cliffs, moorland and lochs. Read more
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- North Harris & Loch Seaforth OS Explorer Active Map 456 (waterproof)
- North Harris with Loch Seaforth and the surrounding smaller islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 456, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2010
United Kingdom
2010
- Backpacker's Britain: Northern Scotland
- 30 short backpacking routes north of the Great Glen Read more
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2010
United Kingdom
2010
- Backpacker`s Britain Vol 3: Northern Scotland
- Graham Uney’s Cicerone guide to Backpacker’s Britain - Northern Scotland is the 3rd volume of the series and covers some of the best backpacking routes through the region. The routes include journeys along rugged coastlines from the Shetland Islands to the Rough Bounds of Knoydart and across mountain ridge from the northern tip of Skye to the... Read more
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- Benbecula & South Uist OS Landranger Map 22 (paper)
- Paper version of map No. 22 from the Ordnance Survey’s Landranger series at 1:50,000, with contoured and GPS compatible topographic mapping plus tourist information.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: As well as the physical edition of the map, each Landranger title now includes a code for downloading after purchase its digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
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- South Harris - Taransay OS Explorer Active Map 455 (waterproof)
- South Harris, Taransay and the surrounding smaller islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 455, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2017
United Kingdom
2017
- The Hebridean Way
- Long-distance walking route through Scotland's Outer Hebrides Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2017
United Kingdom
2017
- The Hebridean Way: Long-Distance Walking Route Through Scotland`s Outer Hebrides
- Officially launched in 2017, the Hebridean Way offers walkers the opportunity to experience the magic of Scotland`s Outer Hebrides in one inspirational journey. The waymarked route stretches 247km (155 miles) from Vatersay to Stornaway, linking ten major islands of the archipelago by means of causeways and two ferry crossings: Vatersay, Barra,... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2017
Netherlands
2017
- Wandelgids The Hebridean Way | Cicerone
- Guidebook to walking the Hebridean Way, a 154 mile (247km) walking route along the length of the Outer Hebrides. From the island of Vatersay to Stornoway on Lewis, the waymarked route can be walked in 8-13 days and crosses a variety of terrain including shell beaches, rugged hills and wild moor. Also includes an extension to the Butt of Lewis. Read more
The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2015
United Kingdom
2015
- Walking on Harris and Lewis
- 30 day walks exploring the islands Read more
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2015
United Kingdom
2015
- Harris & Lewis Walking - 2nd ed.
- Walking on Harris and Lewis by Richard Barrett features 30 routes of between 4km and 22km on these Outer Hebrides islands, which are viewed by many as one of the last remaining refuges for walkers looking for spectacular yet non-tourist trail locations. There are few mapped footpaths on the islands, but Cicerone’s Walking on Harris and Lewis... Read more
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2015
Netherlands
2015
- Wandelgids Walking guide to Harris and Lewis - Outer Hebrides, Hebriden Schotland | Cicerone
- Guidebook to 30 day walks on the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Walks range from 4 to 22km; 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 Butt of Lewis lighthouse. Read more
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- North Harris & Loch Seaforth OS Explorer Map 456 (paper)
- North Harris with Loch Seaforth and the surrounding smaller islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 456, paper version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series.MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
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- South East Lewis - Loch Eireasort & Shiant Islands OS Explorer Active Map 457 (waterproof)
- South East Lewis with Loch Eireasort and the Shiant Islands on a detailed topographic and GPS compatible map No. 457, waterproof version, from the Ordnance Survey’s 1:25,000 Explorer series. MOBILE DOWNLOADS: this title and all the other OS Explorer maps include a code for downloading after purchase the digital version onto your smartphone or... Read more
Maps
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- C65 Crinan To Mallaig & Barra
- Plans included: Castle Bay (Barra) (1:25,000) Mallaig (1:10,000) Tobermory (Mull) (1:22,500) Caledonian Canal Entrance (1:40,000) Lynn of Lorn (1:40,000) Dunstaffnage Bay (1:20,000) Oban (1:15,000) Loch Feochan Entrance (1:25,000) Sound of Luing (1:30,000) On the 2013 edition of this chart, depths from the latest known surveys have been... Read more
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- C67 North Minch & Isle of Lewis
- Plans included:Loch Inchard (Kinlochbervie) (1:12 500)Loch Inver (1:15 000)Ullapool (1:10 000)Stornoway Harbour (1:15 000)Loch Carloway (1:20 000)On this 2017 edition the latest depth surveys have been included. The chart specification has been improved to show coloured light flashes. There has been general updating throughout. Read more
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- C48 A Coruna to Porto 2020
- Plans included: A Coruna (1:50 000) Ria de Corme e Laxe (1:75 000) Ria de Camarinas (1:50 000) Ria de Muros (1:75 000) Approaches to Ria de Arousa (1:150 000) Ria de Arousa (1:150 000) Cabo de Cruz (1:40 000) Vilagarcia (1:35 000) Illa de Arousa to Cambados (1:40 000) Ria de Pontevedra (1:150 000) Ria de Vigo (1:150 000) Baiona (1:85 000)... Read more
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- Yellowstone National Park
- Trails Illustrated National Parks Read more
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- Yellowstone National Park WY/MT
- Map No. 201, Yellowstone National Park, WY/MT, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light, waterproof... Read more
Bol.com
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- Yellowstone National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Yellowstone National Park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of America's first national park. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management... Read more
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- Yellowstone National Park
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Yellowstone National Park is designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts by combining valuable information with unmatched detail of America's first national park. Expertly researched and created in partnership with local land management... Read more
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- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 201 Yellowstone National Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Detailed and accurate coverage for Yellowstone National Park. Includes a detailed road network and... Read more
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- Mount Rogers High Country
- Trails Illustrated Other Rec. Areas Read more
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- Mount Rogers High Country VA
- Map No. 318 - Mount Rogers High Country in Virginia in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
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Netherlands
Netherlands
- Mount Rogers High Country
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands State Park, Southwest Virginia, is a two-sided, waterproof, topographic trail map designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with unmatched durability and detail. This map was created in... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Mount Rogers High Country
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands State Park, Southwest Virginia, is a two-sided, waterproof, topographic trail map designed to meet the needs of outdoor enthusiasts with unmatched durability and detail. This map was created in... Read more
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- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 318 Mount Rogers High Country - Grayson Highlands State Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! National Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Mount Rogers High Country and Grayson Highlands... Read more
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- Glacier - Waterton Lakes National Park MT
- Map No. 215, Glacier/Waterton Lakes National Park, MT, in an extensive series of GPS compatible, contoured hiking maps of USA’s national and state parks or forests and other popular recreational areas. Cartography based on the national topographic survey, with additional tourist information.The maps, with most titles now printed on light,... Read more
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Bol.com
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- Glacier/waterton Lakes National Parks
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks offers unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the pristine landscape of forests, mountains, lakes, and meadows within these two spectacular parks. Created in partnership with local land... Read more
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Glacier/waterton Lakes National Parks
- Waterproof Tear-Resistant Topographic MapNational Geographic's Trails Illustrated map of Glacier and Waterton Lakes National Parks offers unparalleled detail for outdoor enthusiasts exploring the pristine landscape of forests, mountains, lakes, and meadows within these two spectacular parks. Created in partnership with local land... Read more
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- Wandelkaart - Topografische kaart 215 Glacier - Waterton Lakes National Park | National Geographic
- Prachtige geplastificeerde kaart van het bekende nationaal park. Met alle recreatieve voorzieningen als campsites, maar ook met topografische details en wandelroutes ed. Door uitgekiend kleurgebruik zeer prettig in gebruik. Scheur en watervast! Waterton Lakes National Park, Canada includes Waterton Park, Upper and Middle Waterton Lakes, The... Read more
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Walking holidays
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Groot-Brittannië - Schotland
- De West Highland Way, Schotlands beroemde lange-afstandswandelpad, heeft een totale lengte van 152 kilometer en verbindt Glasgow met de hoogste berg, de Ben Nevis (1342 m), bij Fort William. Dit wandelpad biedt een prachtige dwarsdoorsnede van de Schotse natuur en cultuur. Wandelend tussen lochs en glens passeer je oude kasteelruïnes en... Read more
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Snp Wandelreizen
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- Groot-Brittannië - Schotland
- De Small Isles bestaan uit vier eilanden van de Inner Hebrides aan de Schotse westkust. Op de Small Isles, genaamd Eigg, Canna, Rum en Muck, woont slechts een handjevol mensen. De natuur, het landschap, de vogelrijkdom en het uitzicht zijn daardoor overweldigend. Op alle eilanden kun je een korte wandeling maken, zeearenden spotten en langs... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Groot-Brittannië - Hebriden
- De Hebriden zijn befaamd onder natuurliefhebbers. Tijdens deze rondreis beginnen we eerst met een verkenning van de Binnenste Hebriden: Mull, het klooster-eiland Iona en Staffa met de befaamde Fingal's Cave. Daarna per ferry naar de ‘Outer Hebrides’. Van het zuidelijk gelegen Barra tot het meeste noordelijke Lewis, bieden de eilanden verlaten... Read more
Snp Wandelreizen
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Groot-Brittannië - Buiten-Hebriden
- Als je van het 'eilandgevoel’ houdt, dan zijn de Schotse Buiten-Hebriden de ultieme bestemming: een keten van eilanden ver op de Atlantische Oceaan, door de zeearm Little Minch van het Schotse ‘mainland’ gescheiden. Daar vind je nog de unieke Keltische sfeer, echte gastvrijheid, een rijke natuur en adembenemende landschappen. Elk eiland heeft... Read more