Description:

The Hebridean Way stretches for 252 km across the length of the Outer Hebrides, linking a chain of islands through a combination of long‑established paths and newly built sections completed in 2017. Thanks to the prevailing south‑westerly winds, most walkers tackle the route from south to north.

Beginning on Vatersay, the trail crosses Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist and Berneray before continuing through Harris and finishing in Stornoway on Lewis. The terrain is generally low‑lying and accessible, with the highest point reaching 250 metres on Barra. Even Benbecula’s summit, which the route crosses, rises only to 124 metres.

Most walkers complete the full journey in around two weeks. However, the trail also divides naturally into two rewarding shorter adventures:

• The Southern Isles — Vatersay to Berneray, covering Barra and the Uists

• The Northern Isles — Harris and Lewis, ending in Stornoway