Section 12 of 18, Hebridean Way
An t-Òb to Na Buirgh
8.4 miles (13.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NG 020 868. Finish: NG 043 941. OS grid.
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Diversion in place on this route. On sections 1, 2, 5, 6 and 7, not this one. The details are on their pages.
Up and down
About 334 m of climbing and 276 m of descent; highest point 105 m.
Getting there
The section starts at An t-Òb.
- Bus stops
- An Clachan, 140 m from the start. Directions NG 019 866Leverburgh, 270 m from the start. Directions NG 017 867Bus stop, 270 m from the start. Directions NG 022 866
- Car parks
- Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions NG 020 868Car park (free), 110 m from the start. Directions NG 019 867Car park, 210 m from the start. Directions NG 018 867
Getting back
The section finishes at Na Buirgh.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Scarista, 2.1 km away (Directions).
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 33%, grass 12%; the rest (55%) isn't recorded.
About 33% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates, 10 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 86 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 5.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
OpenStreetMap records no pub or café within a quarter of a mile of the way: take food and drink with you.
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