Walking holiday in Scotland on The Hebridean Way
south section Via Vatersay, Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula,
Grimsay, and North Uist in the Outer Hebrides
We
offer the south section of The Hebridean Way as a 78 mile way-marked walking
trail. The route can be walked in either direction but our suggested itinerary
is from south to north as described in the Cicerone guide book.
This
self guided Scottish walking holiday in Scotland's Outer Hebrides crosses
7 islands linked by 6 causeways and 2 ferries. The Hebridean Way passes
through rugged hills, along dazzling white shell beaches and across miles
and miles of open moorland.
Some days you walk-in and walk-out of your accommodations. Some days you
are transferred to your accommodation from the end of your walking stage
and transferred back the following morning.
Hebridean
Way: South Section
10 day itinerary Barra to Lochmaddy
Suggested
Tour Duration:
9 nights, 8 days walking Total Distance:
78 miles Min/max daily distance: 7/12 miles Average Daily distance: 10 miles Grading:
easy to moderate Features:
machair
Kisimul Castle at Castlebay
long white sand beaches
standing stones and stone circles
1 ferry journey
Suggested
Itinerary: Optional Day: overnight in Oban
Day 1: Arrive at Barra by ferry or air, transfer to accommodation
in Castlebay Day 2: Vatersay to Tangasdale on Barra 7
miles moderate, stay Castlebay Day 3: Tangasale to North Bay on Barra
7 miles moderate, stay Castlebay Day 4: ferry to Eriskay, walk to Dalabrog
on South Uist 10 miles easy Day 5: Dalabrog to Howmore on South Uist
11 miles easy Day 6: Howmore to Lochcarnon on South Uist
10 miles easy Day 7: Lochcarnon on South Uist to Balivanich
on Benbecula 11 miles Day 8: Balivanich on Benbecula to Carinish
on North Uist 10 miles Day 9: Carinish to Lochmaddy on North Uist
12 miles Day 10: transfer to ferry or airport
What's
included
in your Scotland walking holiday
on the Hebridean Way:
Hebridean
Way South Section
Barra, South Uist, Benbecula, North Uist
10 day itinerary: 8 days walking and 9 nights accommodation
dbl/twin
single occ
solo traveller
April-June
£1,089pp July-Sept
£900pp
April-June
£1,305pp
July-Sept
£1,116pp
April-June
£1,485pp July-Sept
£1,296pp
All
prices subject to change
Holiday price determined
by starting date.
accommodation at high quality guest houses, inns or small hotels on
a bed and breakfast basis
room with en-suite or private bathroom, tea and coffee making facilities
daily luggage transfer
transfer between accommodation and walking route as required
support should there be any problems on route
detailed itineraries
map of Hebridean Way
Cicerone's guide to Hebridean Way
Optional
Extras
for your Scotland walking holiday
on the Hebridean Way:
Optional
Accommodation Upgrades
Can be added when booking online Subject to availability
Supplement per person per night
Castlebay
Double/Twin
Single
Castlebay Hotel
£45.00
£60.00
Craighard Hotel
£38.00
£60.00
You
stay 3 nights in Castlebay on this itinerary,
therefore the price of upgrade is 3 times this per night price above
Carinish
Double/Twin
Single
Temple View Hotel
£28.00
£20.00
Lochmaddy
Double/Twin
Single
Lochmaddy Hotel
£19.00
£20.00
upgrade to the region's most elegant, prestigious and famous hotels,
where available
extra night in Stornoway
rest days
adjustment to itinerary for arriving/departing by air
What's
NOT included
in your Scotland walking holiday
on the Hebridean Way:
ferries Oban/Barra and Locmaddy/Uig
flights Glasgow/Barra/Glasgow/Benbecula
inter-island ferries (these can only be purchased
on the day)
travel insurance
This walking holiday in the UK operates April to September and in either
direction.
The above distances are only a suggestion. If you would like to walk longer
or shorter distances, we can arrange that too.
Our stated distances include mileage to the accommodation or pickup point
and so may not agree with the guide book mileages.
Rest days can be taken in any location.
Why not combine this walk with a hiking tour in another part of England
or the UK. Our staff will be happy to advise on necessary transfers.
Online booking available. A deposit of £85 per person is required
to secure the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before departure.
Lunches
and Dinners
These are not included. Evening meals:
These are available at overnight locations, either at your accommodation
or in the town/village. Packed lunches:
These can be provided by your accommodation or can be obtained from a local
store, or cafe or inn along the route.
Telephone Lines are open 7 days a week.
UK +44 (0)1837 880075
or +44 (0)207 193 1252
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Holiday
Travel Insurance
We require that you take out holiday insurance as Let's Go Biking Ltd accepts
no liability for the following:
cancellation, personal accident, additional accommodation arising out of
ferry cancellations, illness and loss/theft of personal possessions and/or
money.
Should ferries included in your holiday package be cancelled or delayed
Let's Go Biking Ltd will endeavour to arrange alternative accommodation
which may be subject to additional charges.
We will also arrange onward land transfers (where appropriate) as we deem
required to enable you to continue your holiday as originally scheduled.
This is in addition to our existing
booking conditions.
How
to get there
By
Plane to/from Glasgow, Edinburgh, Barra or Benbecula By Car to Oban By Train to Oban By Bus/Coach to Oban and from Uig