Section 4 of 18, Hebridean Way
Leth Meadhanach to Bòrnais
9.7 miles (15.5 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NF 738 168. Finish: NF 729 298. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 70 m of climbing and 69 m of descent; highest point 14 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Leth Meadhanach.
- Bus stops
- South Boisdale, 540 m from the start. Directions NF 741 172Garrynamonie, 810 m from the start. Directions NF 746 164
Getting back
The section finishes at Bòrnais. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Bornish, 560 m from the finish. Directions NF 735 297Bornish, 1 km from the finish. Directions NF 739 298
Planning the Hebridean Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitouterhebrides.co.uk.
- Walkhighlands describes the Hebridean Way, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 63%, paved or flagged 6%, earth, rock and mud 5%; the rest (25%) isn't recorded.
About 4% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 12 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 9 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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