Section 3 of 18, Hebridean Way
Na Pàirceannan to Leth Meadhanach
7.3 miles (11.7 km). About 2½ hours, moderate.
Start: NF 786 104. Finish: NF 738 168. 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 85 m of climbing and 85 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Na Pàirceannan.
- Bus stop
- Ceann a' Ghàraidh (Eriskay), 300 m from the start. Directions NF 784 102
- Car parks
- Car park, 330 m from the start. Directions NF 784 102Car park, 360 m from the start. Directions NF 787 107
Getting back
The section finishes at Leth Meadhanach. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- South Boisdale, 540 m from the finish. Directions NF 741 172Garrynamonie, 810 m from the finish. Directions NF 746 164
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 69%, earth, rock and mud 20%.
About 70% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 18 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- The Politician, Am Baile: 1 mile in.Polochar Inn, Poll a' Charra: 5.5 miles in.
- Café
- Kilbride Cafe, Cille Bhrìghde: 4.3 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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