Section 18 of 18, Hebridean Way
An t-Achadh Mòr to Steòrnabhagh
8.6 miles (13.9 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NB 311 294. Finish: NB 422 331. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 98 m of climbing and 194 m of descent; highest point 135 m.
Getting there
The section starts at An t-Achadh Mòr.
- Bus stop
- Achmore, 10 m from the start. Directions NB 311 294
Getting back
The section finishes at Steòrnabhagh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 230 m from the finish. Directions NB 423 329Stornoway - Bridge Centre, Bayhead, 280 m from the finish. Directions NB 424 333Bus stop, 360 m from the finish. Directions NB 422 328
Planning the Hebridean Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitouterhebrides.co.uk.
- Walkhighlands describes the Hebridean Way, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 100%.
About 99% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
Steepest climb: about 26 m in a kilometre (1 in 38), starting 1.1 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Criterion Bar, Steòrnabhagh: 8.6 miles in, about 400 m off the way.McNeill's, Steòrnabhagh: 8.6 miles in, about 400 m off the way.The Crown Inn, Steòrnabhagh: 8.6 miles in, about 400 m off the way.
- Cafés
- Woodlands Centre, Steòrnabhagh: at the finish. Seats outside.An Taigh Cèilidh, Steòrnabhagh: at the finish.Artizan, Steòrnabhagh: at the finish.Bridge Centre Cafe, Steòrnabhagh: at the finish.Kopi Java, Steòrnabhagh: at the finish.The Blue Lobster, Steòrnabhagh: 8.6 miles in, about 300 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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