Section 17 of 18, Hebridean Way
Baile Ailein to An t-Achadh Mòr
9.8 miles (15.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NB 285 206. Finish: NB 311 294. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 419 m of climbing and 366 m of descent; highest point 112 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Baile Ailein.
- Bus stop
- Balallan, 120 m from the start. Directions NB 286 206
- Car parks
- Car park, 50 m from the start. Directions NB 285 206Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions NB 286 206Car park, 120 m from the start. Directions NB 286 207
Getting back
The section finishes at An t-Achadh Mòr. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Achmore, 10 m from the finish. Directions NB 311 294
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 32%, gravel and tracks 14%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 32% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 gates, 3 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 77 m in a kilometre (1 in 13), starting 4.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Café
- Old School Tearoom, Baile Ailein: at the start.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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