Route Stops
The tour start and end point can be arranged to suit the group request. In the past the locations have been Stirling Railway Station or Oban Ferry Terminal to meet the 13.10 hrs Calmac Ferry sailing to Barra.
This morning we make the short journey south to the island of Vatersay to enjoy the magical beaches on a circular walk lasting just over 2 hours. In the afternoon we make the climb to the top of Heaval a 400 m summit just a short distance from Castlebay that overlooks all of Barra and Vatersay to the south.
Overnight Castlebay
Combined Walk Distance 12km / 7.5 miles
Today we leave Castlebay behind and travel north to walk around the Eilogarry Peninsula on a circular walk that passes Barra Airport. It is advisable to visit the local Coop In Castlebay for provisions before setting out as the airport facilities are currently undergoing refurbishment.
In the afternoon we make the sail from Ardmhor Ferry Point to the Island of Eriskay where we experience history at close hand by following in the footsteps of Bonnie Prince Charlie who landed here 1745 and the much later event of the grounding of the SS Politician that sank with over 250,000 bottles of whisky on board and inspired the novel by Compton Mackenzie and the later Ealing comedy film, Whisky Galore. Walk these same glorious beaches before ending the day at your hotel destination on the adjoining island of South Uist.
Overnight South Uist
Combined Walk Distance 14km / 8.75 miles
The day of mainly beach walking on South Uist begins with drive to Cladh Hallan, before walking on to the beaches south to Polochar (location of famous Polocher Inn). We return on the same beaches to the minibus and head north to visit the machair, thatched cottages and ancient chapel ruins at Howmore to end the day.
Overnight South Uist
Combined Walk Distance 16km / 10 miles
Today we journey north to the highest point on the island of Benbecula. Rueval offers a fantastic 360 degree view of water, islands, beaches, and mountains. And on a clear day St Kilda can be seen to the West and Skye to the East.
We then leave Benbecula and cross the sea causeway to North Uist exploring the island’s wonderful beaches at Tràigh Vallaigh and Berneray to end with the mid-afternoon ferry crossing over the Sound of Harris to Leverburgh.
On arrival on Harris we journey east to Renish Point to visit the Church of St Clements at Rodel then take the quieter west road on the island to travel north to Tarbert for the first of our two overnight stays.
Overnight Tarbert, Harris
Combined Walk Distance 24.5km / 15.3 miles Rueval / Tràigh Vallaigh / Renish Point
A morning visit by spectacular road leads to the Harris Eagle Observatory nestled in the mountains where a number of pairs of these magnificent birds are located. We continue on to Loch Scourst if time permits before returning by the same path and driving back to Tarbet via Luskentyre for a circuit of this world famous beach, voted by some as the most beautiful in the whole of the UK.
After lunch we will take the short drive to Scalpay and enjoy the wonderful circular walking path around the island that reaches the remote Eilean Glas Lighthouse at the furthest point.
Overnight Tarbert, Harris
Combined Walk Distance 16.4km / 10.25 miles Eagle Observatory
The penultimate stage of our Hebridean Tour visits Lewis where we can take a morning drive north to visit the Callanish Standing Stones, one of the most impressive prehistoric sites in the UK dating back over 5,000 years Our walk combines the main site with two further stone circles nearby (restaurant and museum until 2026 for refurbishment).
In the afternoon we complete two further walks on the western side of the island, the Dun Carloway Broch and Moorland and the Aird Laimisiadair Circuit, Na Gearrannan circuits before heading east to Stornoway, the main town in the Outer Hebrides.
Overnight Stornoway
Combined Walk Distance 17km / 10.7 miles
Our final day offers the opportunity to visit the Butt of Lewis, the most northerly point on the Outer Hebridean Islands, where we can experience this remote location of magnificent beaches and dramatic scenery framed by an isolated lighthouse. Then trace our route back to Stornoway, and if time permits, visit the east side of the island and the beautiful beaches at Tolsta before spending some time around Stornoway on a walk to appreciate the history and architecture of the town including Lews Castle, the home of the medieval Lewis Chessmen.
Overnight Stornoway
Combined Walk Distance 12.6km / 7.8 miles (Butt of Lewis and Stornoway)
This morning we enjoy free time around Stornoway to visit the ancient church of St Columba, burial place of the Clan MacLeod and Mackenzie Chieftains in the 16th Century and the Iolaire Monument, the memorial to those soldiers returning from WW1 who perished in a storm on the approach to Stornoway Harbour in 1919. Early afternoon we travel across the North Minch stretch of water to the Scottish Mainland at Ullapool to end the tour.
Additional arrangements can be made to overnight in Inverness as required.
Travel Ullapool / Inverness / Home.
A wonderful 8 day walking tour encapsulating all that these spectacular islands have to offer in terms of scenery, food and culture.
The tour begins at Oban Ferry Terminal for the crossing to Barra for a first overnight before taking in Vatersay and heading ever north on through the Uists, Benbecula, Harris and Lewis.
An itinerary has been carefully chosen on a selection of routes at the most scenic and historic locations.
Pristine sandy beaches, colourful floral machair and aquamarine seas frame vibrant crofting communities in a timeless history stretching back over 4000 years. Visit the amazing neolithic Callanish Stones, Dun Carloway Broch before continuing the Gearannan Blackhouses, just a few of the aspects that make the Outer Hebrides a must do walking experience.
The concept of the Outer Hebrides 2025 Guided Tour is based on a group of walkers (maximum 8) who wish to visit the islands. EasyWays will arrange a Guide, minibus transport and full en-suite accommodation with breakfast at all stages.
Think friends, family or work colleagues to make up your group of choice.
Don’t have a group ? No problem.
Get in touch with EasyWays and we will help you form a group of like minded walkers from others who have enquired.
Travel is open all months April to October.
Contact the EasyWays Polmont Office for more details or complete an Enquiry Form to register your interest for 2025
Quality Accommodation
Door to Door Baggage Transfer (max 20kg)
Rucksack Readers Guide Book
Location Details For Each Accommodation
Travel Information from start to finish
Sugguested Equipment List
Route Packages
What’s included?
- Duration: 10 days / 9 overnights
- Walking / Exploring Days: 8 days
- Walking Grade: 2/3
- Group Size Max: 8
- Tour Start Date: TBC
- Tour End Date: TBC
- Start and End Place: TBC
- Price on Request – Secure your place with a fully refundable £150.00 deposit
- Single Supplement: Price on Application
- Accommodation: Hotels throughout with en-suite facilities and breakfast included
- A Welcome Dinner on 1st Night in Castlebay
- Tasting Tour at Blair Athol Distillery, Pitlochry
- Minibus Transport Stirling / Hebrides / Stirling
- All Hebridean Main and Inter-Island Ferry Transfers
- EasyWays Tour Pack containing daily itinerary and accommodation details
- GPS Mapping App detailing full tour routing
What’s not included?
- Evening meals: Day 2 to 9
- Packed lunches and drinks
- Travel Insurance
First established in 1996, EasyWays has built a strong reputation with the UK and International walking community in the delivery of walking holidays throughout Scotland.
The template of every successful business is grounded in long term relationships, and EasyWays, along with our accommodation providers and baggage transfer companies work as one to ensure your walk experience is both enjoyable and memorable.
As a Scottish based company we are close at hand to the walking routes and pride ourselves in delivering a bespoke service – tell us what you would like and we will build an itinerary to match.
