Section 13 of 18, Hebridean Way
Na Buirgh to Greòsabhagh
10.8 miles (17.4 km). About 4½ hours, moderate.
Start: NG 043 941. Finish: NG 151 928. 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 596 m of climbing and 648 m of descent; highest point 182 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Na Buirgh.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: the bus stop at Scarista, 2.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Greòsabhagh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Grosebay, 10 m from the finish. Directions NG 151 928
Planning the Hebridean Way
- Planning the whole trail: visitouterhebrides.co.uk.
- Walkhighlands describes the Hebridean Way, stage by stage.
What to expect
Underfoot: grass 17%, gravel and tracks 16%; the rest (65%) isn't recorded.
About 3% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: clear path 100%.
On the way: 11 gates, 2 stream crossings.
Steepest climb: about 136 m in a kilometre (1 in 7), starting 2.4 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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