Route Stops
Travel to Oban for the afternoon Calmac Ferry sailing to Barra.
Arrive in Castlebay early evening. Overnight Castlebay.
This morning 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 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 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 make the sail from Ardmhor Ferry Point to the Island of Eriskay where you can 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 where your vehicle can be left at the Cemetery Car Park before walking on to the beaches south to Polochar (location of famous Polocher Inn). Make a return on the same beaches to your vehicle 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 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.
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 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 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. 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 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 your Hebridean Tour visits Lewis where you 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 Your walk combines the main site with two further stone circles nearby (restaurant and museum until 2026 for refurbishment).
In the afternoon 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
Your final day offers the opportunity to visit the Butt of Lewis, the most northerly point on the Outer Hebridean Islands, where you can experience this remote location of magnificent beaches and dramatic scenery framed by an isolated lighthouse. Then trace your 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 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 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.
Outer Hebrides
Combined 72.85 miles / 116.6 km
A wonderful 8 day tour, offering a walk experience from Vatersay in the far south, before heading ever north through the Uists, Benbecula, Harris to end at Lewis, on a carefully chosen selection of routes at the most scenic and historic locations.
The islands provide a combination of walking on coastlines and over elevations with a feeling of space on landscapes, with a history stretching back over 4000 years. Pristine white sand, colourful machair and seas contrast the west coast against the more rugged eastern coastline. EasyWays has designed a walking tour to make your Outer Hebrides visit an unforgettable memory that remains with you long after your depart these wonderful islands.
Witness vibrant crofting communities; Barra – including airport with sand runway, Eriskay – famous for the landing of Bonnie Prince Charlie and the SS Politician shipwreck, the high point of Rueval – segmented between the magnificent beaches of the Uists on Benbecula, before continuing on to Harris and Scalpay. Explore Lewis, the largest island and the site of the amazing Callanish Stones, Dun Carloway Broch, Gearannan Black Houses, ending at the Butt of Lewis, the most northerly point of Hebrides.
Note – Please be advised that due to the absence of a bag transfer service, this tour is only available to walkers who will travel by their own vehicle or car hire. The tour is designed to travel south to north over 8 nights at 4 locations, with each location chosen to match the selection of walks listed on the tour itinerary.
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?
- An Electronic Tour Pack with full tour information downloaded to your mobile device
- En-suite accommodation from a selection of Hotels, Guest Houses and B&Bs.
- Breakfast included at all stages
- Bag Transfer at All Stages (max 18kg)
- A Outer Hebrides Walking Guide Book
- A Guibo GPS Mapping App detailing all walking routes
- Travel information to the start and from the finish of the walk
- Emergency support during your walking period
What’s not included?
- Evening meals, packed lunches and drinks
- Travel insurance
- Travel to and from the walk start and end point
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.
