Section 6 of 18, Hebridean Way
Stadhlaigearraidh to Creag Ghoraidh
9.3 miles (15 km). About 3 hours, moderate.
Start: NF 773 396. Finish: NF 800 479. OS grid.
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Warning: Diversion in place. Part of this route is closed or diverted for now. Damaged and flooded stretches on sections A (Vatersay to Northbay) and D (Howmore to Liniclate) have road alternatives; Visit Outer Hebrides has the details. Source: visitouterhebrides.co.uk.
Up and down
About 136 m of climbing and 138 m of descent; highest point 22 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stadhlaigearraidh.
- Bus stop
- Grogarry, 10 m from the start. Directions NF 773 396
Getting back
The section finishes at Creag Ghoraidh. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Creagorry, 370 m from the finish. Directions NF 797 481Princes Street, 420 m from the finish. Directions NF 797 482Bus stop, 430 m from the finish. Directions NF 797 482
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 58%; the rest (38%) isn't recorded.
About 58% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 3 gates, 1 stream crossing.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 13 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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