Section 15 of 18, Hebridean Way
Urgha to Àth an Linne
9.1 miles (14.7 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: NB 175 001. Finish: NB 193 119. 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 342 m of climbing and 365 m of descent; highest point 214 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Urgha.
- Bus stops
- Urgha, 20 m from the start. Directions NB 174 001Urgha, 500 m from the start. Directions NB 170 001Tarbert (Harris), 650 m from the start. Directions NB 168 002
- Car parks
- Car park, 20 m from the start. Directions NB 175 001Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions NB 177 003Car park, 890 m from the start. Directions NB 183 004
Getting back
The section finishes at Àth an Linne. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
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 38%, grass 14%, gravel and tracks 6%; the rest (42%) isn't recorded.
About 37% on roads with traffic.
No stiles recorded.
Steepest climb: about 102 m in a kilometre (1 in 10), 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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