Section 1 of 18, Hebridean Way
Vatersay to Baile na Creige
8.9 miles (14.3 km). About 3½ hours, challenging.
Start: NL 631 944. Finish: NF 663 015. OS grid.
Take it with you: download this section's GPX file (it opens in OS Maps, Komoot, Outdooractive or a GPS unit) or open the start in OS Maps.
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 473 m of climbing and 451 m of descent; highest point 276 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Vatersay.
- Bus stops
- Village, 40 m from the start. Directions NL 631 945Community Hall, 940 m from the start. Directions NL 633 954
- Car parks
- Car park, 40 m from the start. Directions NL 631 945Car park, 520 m from the start. Directions NL 631 950Car park, 680 m from the start. Directions NL 632 951
Getting back
The section finishes at Baile na Creige. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stops
- Turning Point, 600 m from the finish. Directions NF 662 009Township, 750 m from the finish. Directions NF 655 013Road End, 860 m from the finish. Directions NF 655 019
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 63%; the rest (37%) isn't recorded.
About 63% on roads with traffic.
Path grade, where mappers have given one: demanding mountain path, some scrambling 93%, rough mountain path 7%.
On the way: 2 gates, 1 stream crossing.
Steepest climb: about 167 m in a kilometre (1 in 6), starting 3.7 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Café
- Vatersay Hall Cafe, Baile Bhatarsaigh: 0.6 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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