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Derek
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Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
Any information will be usefull.
Any information will be usefull.
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Aushiker
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On 17 Feb 2004 00:12:04 GMT, "Derek " <[email protected]> wrote:
>Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
>Any information will be usefull.
Hi
Did a Google search .... not much found but have a look athttp://www.google.com/search?q=walking+Harris+and+Lewis+in+the+Hebrides&sourceid=opera&num=0&ie=utf-
8&oe=utf-8>. The walking groups might give you some pointers.
Andrew
http://aushiker.com - Aushiker: Hiking in Western Australia 2003 Bibbulmun Track End to Ender
President, Perth Bushwalkers Club - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
>Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
>Any information will be usefull.
Hi
Did a Google search .... not much found but have a look athttp://www.google.com/search?q=walking+Harris+and+Lewis+in+the+Hebrides&sourceid=opera&num=0&ie=utf-
8&oe=utf-8>. The walking groups might give you some pointers.
Andrew
http://aushiker.com - Aushiker: Hiking in Western Australia 2003 Bibbulmun Track End to Ender
President, Perth Bushwalkers Club - http://www.perthbushwalkers.asn.au
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Chris Gilbert
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Derek wrote
> Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
> Any information will be usefull.
Generally Harris is a very rough, boggy island with little in the way of comfortable walking in
its interior. The northern shore is made up of a string of stunning, white sand beaches and
turquoise seas, however. Lewis is much more walkable given that it is less rough but it is still
quite boggy. It is crossed by some remote tracks and paths. Across the middle, however, north of
Tarbert, is a beautiful string of small hills with The Clisham at its heart. It is accessible off
the B887 to Huishnish. The combination of this area, the beaches and Callanish make the islands
well worth the visit.
Chris
> Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
> Any information will be usefull.
Generally Harris is a very rough, boggy island with little in the way of comfortable walking in
its interior. The northern shore is made up of a string of stunning, white sand beaches and
turquoise seas, however. Lewis is much more walkable given that it is less rough but it is still
quite boggy. It is crossed by some remote tracks and paths. Across the middle, however, north of
Tarbert, is a beautiful string of small hills with The Clisham at its heart. It is accessible off
the B887 to Huishnish. The combination of this area, the beaches and Callanish make the islands
well worth the visit.
Chris
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Rj Webb
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The hillwalking is of high quality, although a bit rough at times. Lewis has very rocky hills in the
west and some easier smother ground in Pairc in the east, but this area is very remote by land. The
north is blanket bog, but a day here on a bright day is well woth the slow going and effort -
especially if you stop an dfish some of the lochs.
Some of the Harris hills are quite easy - Clisham has good going and is an easy ascent from the
road. Todun is also a good afternood jaunt. Best done in good weather, the views are unmissable.
The hills to the west are a bit harder, but all very good. Beinn Dubh, above Luskentyre is a
quite friendly lump. Another unmissable small hill is Ceapabhal, on a peninsula of its own in the
far south.
Not all hills.. the beaches are rather good. A short walk from Huisinis, accessable by a long
single track road through Abhuinnsuidhe Castle will get you to Crabhadal, compleate with loch,
snady beaches and rock scenery. The short path is quite exposed as it follows a ledge above the
narrows to Scarp.
Plenty more there...
Richard Webb
west and some easier smother ground in Pairc in the east, but this area is very remote by land. The
north is blanket bog, but a day here on a bright day is well woth the slow going and effort -
especially if you stop an dfish some of the lochs.
Some of the Harris hills are quite easy - Clisham has good going and is an easy ascent from the
road. Todun is also a good afternood jaunt. Best done in good weather, the views are unmissable.
The hills to the west are a bit harder, but all very good. Beinn Dubh, above Luskentyre is a
quite friendly lump. Another unmissable small hill is Ceapabhal, on a peninsula of its own in the
far south.
Not all hills.. the beaches are rather good. A short walk from Huisinis, accessable by a long
single track road through Abhuinnsuidhe Castle will get you to Crabhadal, compleate with loch,
snady beaches and rock scenery. The short path is quite exposed as it follows a ledge above the
narrows to Scarp.
Plenty more there...
Richard Webb
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Ted
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I RJ Webb <[email protected]> writes
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>Not all hills.. the beaches are rather good. A short walk from Huisinis, accessable by a long
>single track road through Abhuinnsuidhe Castle will get you to Crabhadal, compleate with loch,
>snady beaches and rock scenery. The short path is quite exposed as it follows a ledge above the
>narrows to Scarp.
>
I can vouch for this trip/walk its brilliant and the views from the road end (sea shore) looking
north or south are something to savour. i just wish i was back there with camera.
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dave
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>Not all hills.. the beaches are rather good. A short walk from Huisinis, accessable by a long
>single track road through Abhuinnsuidhe Castle will get you to Crabhadal, compleate with loch,
>snady beaches and rock scenery. The short path is quite exposed as it follows a ledge above the
>narrows to Scarp.
>
I can vouch for this trip/walk its brilliant and the views from the road end (sea shore) looking
north or south are something to savour. i just wish i was back there with camera.
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dave
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Gavin Shaw
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from "Derek " <[email protected]> contains these words:
> Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
> Any information will be usefull.
I haven't done anything on Lewis yet but I will say that there's an interesting string of rugged
looking hills east of Breanais.
Harris has everything. Beach walking, island hopping, ridge walks, glen walks, moorland walks. I
won't say any more, just visit the URL below and click on Harris.
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Gavin http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/gshaw/
from "Derek " <[email protected]> contains these words:
> Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the Hebrides.
> Any information will be usefull.
I haven't done anything on Lewis yet but I will say that there's an interesting string of rugged
looking hills east of Breanais.
Harris has everything. Beach walking, island hopping, ridge walks, glen walks, moorland walks. I
won't say any more, just visit the URL below and click on Harris.
--
Gavin http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/gshaw/
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Julie Meikle
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"Gavin Shaw" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> The message <[email protected]> from "Derek " <[email protected]>
> contains these words:
>
> > Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the
> > Hebrides. Any information will be usefull.
>
> I haven't done anything on Lewis yet but I will say that there's an interesting string of rugged
> looking hills east of Breanais.
>
> Harris has everything. Beach walking, island hopping, ridge walks, glen walks, moorland walks. I
> won't say any more, just visit the URL below and click on Harris.
>
> --
> Gavin http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/gshaw/
>
Mealaisbhal near Breanais is indeed a nice hill....stunning views over to St Kilda on a clear day.
Have stayed there a few times....really want to get back there soon!
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> The message <[email protected]> from "Derek " <[email protected]>
> contains these words:
>
> > Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the
> > Hebrides. Any information will be usefull.
>
> I haven't done anything on Lewis yet but I will say that there's an interesting string of rugged
> looking hills east of Breanais.
>
> Harris has everything. Beach walking, island hopping, ridge walks, glen walks, moorland walks. I
> won't say any more, just visit the URL below and click on Harris.
>
> --
> Gavin http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/gshaw/
>
Mealaisbhal near Breanais is indeed a nice hill....stunning views over to St Kilda on a clear day.
Have stayed there a few times....really want to get back there soon!
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Rob Milne
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Get the new SMC Corbetts Guide. It has a selection of the main hills there described. Enough to keep
you busy for a week.
cheers, Rob
you busy for a week.
cheers, Rob
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Druidh
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"Aushiker" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On 17 Feb 2004 00:12:04 GMT, "Derek " <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the
> >Hebrides. Any information will be usefull.
>
Hi
I asked much the same question a few years back when I first visited. I got some astounded looks
from the locals - "what do you mean, where can you walk"? they'd ask, "anywhere" was their advice.
In general, North Lewis is pretty undramatic, though there are some nice beaches and cliffs.
Round in West Lewis at Uig you'll get some nice rugged hills and a view of St Kilda on a good day.
Pairc in the East is similar, but you really want to head for Harris with its string of great
beaches and the hills centred round, and West of Clisham.
You'll find a few references to Clisham, and the Scottich Tourist Board in Stornoway do a series of
leaflets with shorter walks if that's your bag. At the very least, they do provide some background
and historical perspective.
druidh
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> On 17 Feb 2004 00:12:04 GMT, "Derek " <[email protected]> wrote:
>
> >Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the
> >Hebrides. Any information will be usefull.
>
Hi
I asked much the same question a few years back when I first visited. I got some astounded looks
from the locals - "what do you mean, where can you walk"? they'd ask, "anywhere" was their advice.
In general, North Lewis is pretty undramatic, though there are some nice beaches and cliffs.
Round in West Lewis at Uig you'll get some nice rugged hills and a view of St Kilda on a good day.
Pairc in the East is similar, but you really want to head for Harris with its string of great
beaches and the hills centred round, and West of Clisham.
You'll find a few references to Clisham, and the Scottich Tourist Board in Stornoway do a series of
leaflets with shorter walks if that's your bag. At the very least, they do provide some background
and historical perspective.
druidh
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Paul Richardson
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On Wed, 18 Feb 2004 01:37 +0000 (GMT Standard Time),
[email protected] (Rob Milne) wrote:
>Get the new SMC Corbetts Guide. It has a selection of the main hills there described. Enough to
>keep you busy for a week.
>
>cheers, Rob
Great book Rob - took someone with vision to put it together IMHO.
Paul Leigh Lancs
[email protected] (Rob Milne) wrote:
>Get the new SMC Corbetts Guide. It has a selection of the main hills there described. Enough to
>keep you busy for a week.
>
>cheers, Rob
Great book Rob - took someone with vision to put it together IMHO.
Paul Leigh Lancs
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Rj Webb
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>> > Has anyone got any reccomendations for walking on the islands of Harris and Lewis in the
>> > Hebrides. Any information will be usefull.
>>
>> I haven't done anything on Lewis yet but I will say that there's an interesting string of rugged
>> looking hills east of Breanais.
>>
>> Harris has everything. Beach walking, island hopping, ridge walks, glen walks, moorland walks. I
>> won't say any more, just visit the URL below and click on Harris.
>>
>> --
>> Gavin http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/gshaw/
>>
>
>Mealaisbhal near Breanais is indeed a nice hill....stunning views over to St Kilda on a clear day.
>Have stayed there a few times....really want to get back there soon!
Some Lewis photos: http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Suaineabhal.html
http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Conostom.html
http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Muirneag.html
http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Coltraiseal.html
Richard Webb
>> > Hebrides. Any information will be usefull.
>>
>> I haven't done anything on Lewis yet but I will say that there's an interesting string of rugged
>> looking hills east of Breanais.
>>
>> Harris has everything. Beach walking, island hopping, ridge walks, glen walks, moorland walks. I
>> won't say any more, just visit the URL below and click on Harris.
>>
>> --
>> Gavin http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/gshaw/
>>
>
>Mealaisbhal near Breanais is indeed a nice hill....stunning views over to St Kilda on a clear day.
>Have stayed there a few times....really want to get back there soon!
Some Lewis photos: http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Suaineabhal.html
http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Conostom.html
http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Muirneag.html
http://www.crux.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/balbum/Scotland/24a/Coltraiseal.html
Richard Webb
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Derek
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Bernie Hughes
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"Rob Milne" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> BTW, the new edition of the North-west Highlands district guidebook should be out in May or June.
> Hopefully it will be well liked as well!
I look forward to it. The traditional austere blue hardback format I hope?
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Bernie Get back on the wagon to reply..
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> BTW, the new edition of the North-west Highlands district guidebook should be out in May or June.
> Hopefully it will be well liked as well!
I look forward to it. The traditional austere blue hardback format I hope?
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Bernie Get back on the wagon to reply..
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RJ Webb
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>Or did you like the old style?
>
>
Yes.. butyou must keep it fresh.. A change will be welcome.
Just dont turn them into bagging by numbers red line fests like that book that shall never darken my
bookshelf!
Looking forward to it
Richard Webb
>
>
Yes.. butyou must keep it fresh.. A change will be welcome.
Just dont turn them into bagging by numbers red line fests like that book that shall never darken my
bookshelf!
Looking forward to it
Richard Webb
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Bernie Hughes
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"Rob Milne" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> > > BTW, the new edition of the North-west Highlands district guidebook should be out in May or
> > > June. Hopefully it will be well liked as well!
> >
> > I look forward to it. The traditional austere blue hardback format I hope?
> It will look very different! all colour for starters and a totally different cover design.
I'm startled at the thought.
> Or did you like the old style?
Like is maybe a bit strong. You might say I'd grown comfortable with it. At the edge of my seat with
anticipation anyway. Sad, I know.
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> > > BTW, the new edition of the North-west Highlands district guidebook should be out in May or
> > > June. Hopefully it will be well liked as well!
> >
> > I look forward to it. The traditional austere blue hardback format I hope?
> It will look very different! all colour for starters and a totally different cover design.
I'm startled at the thought.
> Or did you like the old style?
Like is maybe a bit strong. You might say I'd grown comfortable with it. At the edge of my seat with
anticipation anyway. Sad, I know.
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Bernie Get back on the wagon to reply..