Section 7 of 18, Hebridean Way
Creag Ghoraidh to Sliabh na h-Àirde
9.2 miles (14.8 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NF 800 479. Finish: NF 793 537. 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 111 m of climbing and 100 m of descent; highest point 18 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Creag Ghoraidh.
- Bus stops
- Creagorry, 370 m from the start. Directions NF 797 481Princes Street, 420 m from the start. Directions NF 797 482Bus stop, 430 m from the start. Directions NF 797 482
- Car parks
- Car park, 30 m from the start. Directions NF 800 479Car park, 70 m from the start. Directions NF 801 480Car park, 400 m from the start. Directions NF 798 482
Getting back
The section finishes at Sliabh na h-Àirde. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Muir of Aird Benbecula, 640 m from the finish. Directions NF 787 540
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 57%, earth, rock and mud 30%.
About 57% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 2 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pub
- Public Bar - Dark Island Hotel, Lionacleit: 1.9 miles in. Seats outside.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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