Section 14 of 18, Hebridean Way
Greòsabhagh to Urgha
8.7 miles (13.9 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NG 151 928. Finish: NB 175 001. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 367 m of climbing and 329 m of descent; highest point 48 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Greòsabhagh.
- Bus stop
- Grosebay, 10 m from the start. Directions NG 151 928
Getting back
The section finishes at Urgha. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Urgha, 20 m from the finish. Directions NB 174 001Urgha, 500 m from the finish. Directions NB 170 001Tarbert (Harris), 650 m from the finish. Directions NB 168 002
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 71%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (17%) isn't recorded.
About 71% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 4 gates.
Steepest climb: about 34 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 8.4 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Sitting Room, An Tairbeart: 7.5 miles in.Tigh Mo Sheanar, An Tairbeart: 7.2 miles in, about 150 m off the way.
- Café
- Isle Coffee Harris - Coffee Van, An Tairbeart: 7.8 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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