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Harris & Lewis Walking – 2nd ed.
Walking on Harris and Lewis by Richard Barrett features 30 routes of between 4km and 22km on these Outer Hebrides islands, which are viewed by many as one of the last remaining refuges for walkers looking for spectacular yet non-tourist trail locations. There are few mapped footpaths on the islands, but Cicerone’s Walking on Harris and Lewis offers full route descriptions which, with a relevant map, should provide the walker with as much information as needed to undertake full days in the high hills and wilderness areas, as well as shorter, lower level walks visiting heritage sites and antiquities. Frequent notes are provided on local history, geology and wildlife and the routes are all illustrated on Ordnance Survey map extracts and accompanied by inspiring colour photography.The guidebook introduces the walker the tidal islands and deserted villages, and guides into areas of wilderness visited only by the Golden Eagle and the mountain hare. On the Isle of Harris routes include a high-level horseshoe around An Cliseam, the three summits of Stulabhal, Tรจileasbhal and Uisgneabhal Mรฒr, and Tiorga Mรฒr. On the Isle of Lewis there are half-day circular walks around the famous stone circles of Calanais and the Butt of Lewis lighthouse, along with routes in the Uig Hills including Mealaisbhal, Cracabhal and Laibheal a Tuath. Walking on Harris and Lewis it is an ideal companion for an island adventure and the perfect escape.