Section 16 of 18, Hebridean Way
Àth an Linne to Baile Ailein
11.9 miles (19.2 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NB 193 119. Finish: NB 285 206. 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 401 m of climbing and 383 m of descent; highest point 150 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Àth an Linne.
- Car parks
- Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions NB 192 118Car park, 890 m from the start. Directions NB 185 115
Getting back
The section finishes at Baile Ailein. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Balallan, 120 m from the finish. Directions NB 286 206
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 23%, gravel and tracks 10%, earth, rock and mud 6%; the rest (61%) isn't recorded.
About 19% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 11 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 84 m in a kilometre (1 in 12), starting 1.6 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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