Section 11 of 18, Hebridean Way
Borgh to An t-Òb
11.9 miles (19.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NF 914 800. Finish: NG 020 868. 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
Almost flat: about 26 m of climbing and 28 m of descent; highest point 16 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Borgh.
- Bus stop
- Berneray Ferry Terminal, 140 m from the start. Directions NF 915 799
- Car parks
- Car park, 150 m from the start. Directions NF 915 799Car park, 170 m from the start. Directions NF 915 799Car park, 380 m from the start. Directions NF 915 803
Getting back
The section finishes at An t-Òb. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- An Clachan, 140 m from the finish. Directions NG 019 866Leverburgh, 270 m from the finish. Directions NG 017 867Bus stop, 270 m from the finish. Directions NG 022 866
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 9%; the rest (91%) isn't recorded.
About 9% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Cafés
- The Butty Bus, An t-Òb: 11 miles in.Berneray Bistro, Pol an Oir: near the start, about 350 m off the way.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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