Section 9 of 18, Hebridean Way
Clachan an Lùib to Blathaisbhal
9.5 miles (15.2 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NF 825 639. Finish: NF 894 710. 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 227 m of climbing and 230 m of descent; highest point 66 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Clachan an Lùib.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Clachan Junction, 1.5 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Blathaisbhal. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Blashaval, 100 m from the finish. Directions NF 893 709
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 65%, gravel and tracks 8%; the rest (26%) isn't recorded.
About 65% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 2 kissing gates, 3 gates, 1 flight of steps.
Steepest climb: about 56 m in a kilometre (1 in 18), starting 1.8 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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