Section 2 of 18, Hebridean Way
Baile na Creige to Na Pàirceannan
12.8 miles (20.7 km). About 4½ hours, challenging.
Start: NF 663 015. Finish: NF 786 104. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. Damaged and flooded stretches on sections A (Vatersay to Northbay) and D (Howmore to Liniclate) have road alternatives; Visit Outer Hebrides has the details. Source: visitouterhebrides.co.uk.
Up and down
About 332 m of climbing and 355 m of descent; highest point 174 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Baile na Creige.
- Bus stops
- Turning Point, 600 m from the start. Directions NF 662 009Township, 750 m from the start. Directions NF 655 013Road End, 860 m from the start. Directions NF 655 019
- Car park
- Car park, 890 m from the start. Directions NF 655 020
Getting back
The section finishes at Na Pàirceannan. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Ceann a' Ghàraidh (Eriskay), 300 m from the finish. Directions NF 784 102
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 13%, gravel and tracks 6%, grass 5%; the rest (76%) isn't recorded.
About 13% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: demanding mountain path, some scrambling 72%, rough mountain path 28%.
On the way: 5 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 104 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), starting 0.5 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Café
- Ardmhor Coffee, Àird Mhithinis: 6.5 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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