Section 8 of 18, Hebridean Way
Sliabh na h-Àirde to Clachan an Lùib
11.4 miles (18.3 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: NF 793 537. Finish: NF 825 639. 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 301 m of climbing and 306 m of descent; highest point 121 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Sliabh na h-Àirde.
- Bus stop
- Muir of Aird Benbecula, 640 m from the start. Directions NF 787 540
Getting back
The section finishes at Clachan an Lùib.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Clachan Junction, 1.5 km away (Directions).
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 55%, gravel and tracks 12%; the rest (33%) isn't recorded.
About 54% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 5 gates.
Steepest climb: about 109 m in a kilometre (1 in 9), starting 1.7 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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