Section 5 of 18, Hebridean Way
Bòrnais to Stadhlaigearraidh
9.7 miles (15.6 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NF 729 298. Finish: NF 773 396. 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 60 m of climbing and 57 m of descent; highest point 15 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Bòrnais.
- Bus stops
- Bornish, 560 m from the start. Directions NF 735 297Bornish, 1 km from the start. Directions NF 739 298
Getting back
The section finishes at Stadhlaigearraidh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Grogarry, 10 m from the finish. Directions NF 773 396
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 40%, grass 28%, gravel and tracks 5%; the rest (27%) isn't recorded.
About 40% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 10 m.
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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