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• You’ll come across plenty of freshwater lochs and machair lands that are typical of the Hebridean landscape NBA
  
  You’ll traverse the hill of Beinn Ceadraiseal and cross the Lewis peatlands thriving with birdlife NBA
  
  Guidebook publisher Cicerone also has an excellent guide on the Hebridean Way for self-organised travel NBA
  
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  Stay The Royal Stornoway; royalstornoway NBA
  
  You’ll end your journey at Lews Castle in the city of Stornoway NBA
  
  From certain points you can look across to South Harris and the Isle of Skye NBA
  
  ukHighlightsGrimsay Wheelhouse ruins dating back to the Iron AgeWatch out for otters along the causewaysDay 6: North Uist: accommodation to LochmaddyApproximately 13 milesA day filled with ancient ruins through this fjord-like landscape of freshwater lochs of the North Uist NBA
  
  EatStock up on Berneary or at the Harris Community Shop for both lunch and dinner, as accommodation options for today and tomorrow are mostly self-catering NBA
  
  The Isle of Lewis is the largest and most populous of the Outer Hebrides NBA
  
  At the end, cross the causeway to the isle of Benbecula for the night NBA
  
  The RouteThe route passes through 10 of the 15 inhabited islands of the Outer Hebrides, which are connected by two ferry crossings and six causeways NBA
  
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  It’s important to ensure you have adequate supplies when you set off each day NBA
  
  EatAsk for a packed lunch from the hotel; there are no shops along the way until Lochmaddy NBA
  
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  6m jailedIntroducing the Tinder-style app that matches you to your perfect Scottish islandWhy Britain’s greenest island wants ‘temporary residents’, not touristsThe Official Hebridean Way website has a wealth of information and guidance on planning your walking adventure NBA
  
  The Hebridean Way is a long-distance trail developed for cycling and walking, connecting the string of islands making up the Outer Hebrides NBA
  
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  Water is everywhere as you trail the lochs on one side and the sea the other NBA
  
  EatFuel up at the small café at the Barra ferry terminal NBA
  
  There are a lot of damp, boggy paths to navigate; however, you’ll be rewarded with the world-class beaches of Scarista, Horgabost and Luskentyre on Harris’s west coast NBA
  
  uk/borrodale-hotelHighlightsBarra Airport: the world’s only commercial airport on the beach where scheduled flights use a tidal beach as the runway NBA
  
  It involves a lot of road walking, but there are still plenty of car free paths to enjoy NBA
  
  The route can be attempted on one epic multi-day hike or broken into shorter segments to allow for starting and stopping wherever there are transport options in and out of the isles NBA
  
  EatThere is a Co-Op and a café at Castlebay on Barra Island NBA
  
  StayIsle Of Benbecula House Hotel; isleshotelgroup NBA
  
  Travel essentialsRecommendedTravel agent who faked having cancer to scam mother and customers out of £2 NBA
  
  Much of the Hebridean Way is along remote paths NBA
  
  EatStock up on supplies in Tarbert for the next two days NBA
  
  When to goRecommendedBest hotels in Edinburgh for location and valueBest Isle of Skye hotels 2022Best luxury hotels in Scotland for 2022The most pleasant weather for walking would be in the height of summer – but this unfortunately is also peak season for the infamous midges NBA
  
  uk/isle-of-benbecula-house-hotelHighlightsWatch out for golden eagles overhead around the east coast of South UistBonnie Prince Charlie memorial (Amy McPherson)Day 5: Benbecula to North Uist, via two causewaysApproximately 16 milesA varied day beginning with a beach walk, then climbing up Ruabhal, the “hill of the fords”, for a breath-taking view of the surrounds NBA
  
  A beach on Barra Island (Amy McPherson)ItineraryDay 1: Vatersay to Barra (Northbay), via one causeway Approximately 13 MilesThe start of the Hebridean Way has some of the best beaches in Britain and is the perfect introduction for what’s to come NBA
  
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  There is also a bistro on a side road off route around the same area NBA
  
  There is a Bistro in Balallan as a dinner option NBA
  
  Stay Heathbank hotel in Northbay; barrahotel NBA
  
  EatThere are supermarkets just before and after the causeway onto Benbecula for supplies NBA
  
  There are also plenty of alternative routes to explore the attraction of Barra island NBA
  
  The best time to attempt the Hebridean Way would therefore be during shoulder seasons, either around May and June when the wild flowers are in bloom, or in September when it’s less crowded NBA
  
  The 156-mile walking route traverses landscapes teeming with wildlife, beautiful beaches with clear turquoise waters and historic landmarks of the forgotten past NBA
  
  StayMulag House B&B; mulaghouse NBA
  
  After a boggy descend you’ll cross two causeways to the island of North Uist via Grimsay NBA
  
  If you’re able to deviate, a café at Northton has lovely cakes and tea NBA
  
  There’s a shop and bistro when you get to BernerayStaySeal View B&B; sealview NBA
  
  More aboutOuter HebridesWalkingScotland travelwalking holidaysJoin our commenting forumJoin thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their repliesComments 1/8How to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way How to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way A beach on Barra IslandAmy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way At the Barra ferry terminalAmy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way Bonnie Prince Charlie memorialAmy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way Fjord-like landscapes in the UistsAmy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way Lookout towards Luskentyre beach Amy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way Spotted: Highland cows along the Hebridean WayAmy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way Warning: Otters crossingAmy McPhersonHow to hike Scotland’s Hebridean Way The Hebridean Way takes in some of the most picturesque landscapes in ScotlandAmy McPherson ✕Subscribe to Independent Premium to bookmark this articleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Premium subscription today NBA
  
  It is likely you’ll encounter four seasons in one day; it is the wild Atlantic after all! Pack layers and a water/windproof jacket no matter the time of year and make sure you have sturdy hiking boots NBA
  
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  ukHighlightsBeautiful beaches of Vatersay Bay and BarraAnnie Jane Monument, commemorating the most tragic maritime disaster on VatersayHistorical ruins dot the way, from standing stones to Neolithic remains(Small diversion) Kisimul Castle off the coast at Castlebay on Barra islandDay 2: Barra to South Uist (Daliburgh), via one ferry crossing and one causewayApproximately 15 miles (depending on where you chose to stay)Today you’ll cross from Barra to Eriskay on a scenic ferry ride; you’ll need to ensure your walk to the ferry terminal is aligned with the timetable NBA
  
  All of this, coupled with the island’s unique Gaelic culture, makes it one of the finest long-distance hiking routes in Scotland NBA
  
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  uk/hostels/howmoreHighlightsFlora Macdonald’s BirthplaceDay 4: South Uist to Benbecula (Liniclate), via one causewayApproximately 16 milesStill staying on South Uist, you’ll cross over to the wild east coast where there’s more wildlife than humans NBA
  
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  Accommodation around the more remote parts of the Outer Hebrides may be scarce, or limited to bunk bed style hostels or camping NBA
  
  You’ll end in vibrant Tarbert where you can explore shops selling tweed and sample the local gin NBA
  
  StayLoch Erisort Inn; locherisortinn NBA
  
  EatAsk on the night of arrival to purchase a lunch pack from the hotel, as there are no food stops enroute NBA
  
  EatYou’ll find a couple of supermarkets enroute as you near the regional airport, as well as a bakery (when it’s open) NBA
  
  EatThere is a food trailer once you’re back on the main road towards Tarbert – but don’t rely on this and carry supplies if you can NBA
  
  comHighlightsIsle of Harris Distillery is worth a visitOn this route, you’ll pass Reinigeadal, which is the last village in Britain to be connected to the public road network (1990)Spotted: Highland cows along the Hebridean Way (Amy McPherson)Day 11: Harris to Lewis (Balallan)Approximately 13 milesYou’ll cross to the last island of the chain today NBA
  
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  Ending on the island of Berneray you’ll have a chance to spot seals that often come ashore to rest NBA
  
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  Plan your days based on accommodation availability and factor in the additional walking you may have to do to reach your nightly stop NBA
  
  ukHighlightsThe screen fjord-like landscape with plenty of waterfowl to spotTeampull Na Trionaid, ruins of a medieval church in Cairinish, just a little off the main Hebridean Way routeBarpa Langais, a 4,500-year-old chambered burial cairnNeolithic stone circle of Pobull Fhinn, named after the legendary Irish Gaelic warrior Fionn mac CumhaillFjord-like landscapes in the Uists (Amy McPherson)Day 7: North Uist to Berneray, via one causewayApproximately 10 milesToday is all about postcard perfect views and walking through one of the least visited places in the Uists NBA
  
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  ukHighlightsWalk on Pentland Road, originally a planned railway route between Stornoway and the west coast village of CarlowayRuins that are used as shielings along the wayWarning: Otters crossing (Amy McPherson)TipsWhile it is also possible to hike in either direction, we recommend walking from south to north due to the south-westerly winds NBA
  
  StayBorrodale Hotel at Daliburgh; isleshotelgroup NBA
  
  There are very limited accommodation options today; it may be worthwhile checking for bus services back to Tarbert for the night, before getting the bus up again to pick up the route the next day NBA
  
  comHighlightsA line of three stones called Na Fir Bhreige or The Three False Men, which comes with stories of spies or cheating husbands from SkyeViews of Dun an Sticir, an old island fort that was originally the site of a 2,000-year-old Iron Age fortification Day 8: Berneray to Harris (Seilebost), via one ferry crossingApproximately 13 milesAfter a spectacular ferry crossing to the isle of Harris, you’ll be facing the most difficult day of the full Hebridean Way itinerary NBA
  
  Rocky but well-worn, single-track roads will guide you around the lochs and knolls of this wild side of Harris NBA
  
  There will be plenty of options for snacks and dinner in Stornoway centre NBA
  
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  comHighlightsThis section has what are considered some of the best walking paths in all of the Hebrides, with undulating landscapes dotted with small lochs among the rocky hollows NBA
  
  comHighlightsWorld-class beaches that seem too good to be in the UK Lookout towards Luskentyre beach (Amy McPherson)Day 9: Harris, Seilebost to TarbertApproximately 15 milesCrossing over to the east side of south Harris, you’ll be treated to a completely different landscape NBA
  
  At the end, you’ll cross another causeway to end on South Uist NBA
  
  It also boasts the only ‘forest’ in the Outer Hebrides, the Aline woodlands, which began as an experimental forest and is now a delight to walk or cycle through NBA
  
  ukHighlightsWalk through the Aline woodlands, a rare forest on the Outer HebridesThe summit of Griamacleit, although only at 155m, has a gorgeous panoramic view across from the Loch Seaforth to HarrisDay 12: Lewis: Balallan to StornowayApproximately 18 milesThe last day is the longest day by distance, but with the end in sight you’ll forget the miles and enjoy soaking in everything your experience on the Outer Hebrides had to offer NBA
  
  Lunch could be at the Am Politician pub on Eriskay or a café along the coast just after the causeway crossing on South Uist NBA
  
  Day 10: Harris: Tarbert to ScaladaleApproximately 10 milesLeaving Tarbert, you’ll have a day of fine roads across a couple of hill passes NBA
  
  Officially, the route is sliced into 12 sections of varying milage, walking approximately 5-7 hours per day depending on availability of accommodation at overnight stopping points NBA
  
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  There are museums and art galleries, as well as plenty of accommodation and dining options here NBA
  
  Coilleag a’ Phrionnsa, the Prince’s Strand, where Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in 1745 to launch his ill-fated Jacobite rebellionAm Politician, Eriskay’s only pub, where a bottle of whisky from the famous Whisky Galore shipwreck is stored behind the counterCladh Hallan Roundhouses, Bronze-Iron Age settlement on South Uist, just before the turn off to DaliburghAt the Barra ferry terminal (Amy McPherson)Day 3: South Uist: Daliburgh to HowmoreApproximately 12 milesA leisurely walking day through South Uist, ending at the picturesque village of Howmore NBA
  
  EatPurchase supplies at the Co-Op in Daliburgh before setting off as there are no food stops along today’s routeStayHowmore Youth Hostel; hostellingscotland NBA
  
  
  
  At the end, you’ll cross another causeway to end on South Uist NBA
  
  Rocky but well-worn, single-track roads will guide you around the lochs and knolls of this wild side of Harris NBA
  
  ukHighlightsGrimsay Wheelhouse ruins dating back to the Iron AgeWatch out for otters along the causewaysDay 6: North Uist: accommodation to LochmaddyApproximately 13 milesA day filled with ancient ruins through this fjord-like landscape of freshwater lochs of the North Uist NBA
  
  uk/hostels/howmoreHighlightsFlora Macdonald’s BirthplaceDay 4: South Uist to Benbecula (Liniclate), via one causewayApproximately 16 milesStill staying on South Uist, you’ll cross over to the wild east coast where there’s more wildlife than humans NBA
  
  EatNo lunch options enroute NBA
  
  Lunch could be at the Am Politician pub on Eriskay or a café along the coast just after the causeway crossing on South Uist NBA
  
  StayBorrodale Hotel at Daliburgh; isleshotelgroup NBA
  
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  It also boasts the only ‘forest’ in the Outer Hebrides, the Aline woodlands, which began as an experimental forest and is now a delight to walk or cycle through NBA
  
  You’ll come across plenty of freshwater lochs and machair lands that are typical of the Hebridean landscape NBA
  
  You’ll traverse the hill of Beinn Ceadraiseal and cross the Lewis peatlands thriving with birdlife NBA
  
  EatStock up on Berneary or at the Harris Community Shop for both lunch and dinner, as accommodation options for today and tomorrow are mostly self-catering NBA
  
  ukHighlightsWalk through the Aline woodlands, a rare forest on the Outer HebridesThe summit of Griamacleit, although only at 155m, has a gorgeous panoramic view across from the Loch Seaforth to HarrisDay 12: Lewis: Balallan to StornowayApproximately 18 milesThe last day is the longest day by distance, but with the end in sight you’ll forget the miles and enjoy soaking in everything your experience on the Outer Hebrides had to offer NBA
  
  6m jailedIntroducing the Tinder-style app that matches you to your perfect Scottish islandWhy Britain’s greenest island wants ‘temporary residents’, not touristsThe Official Hebridean Way website has a wealth of information and guidance on planning your walking adventure NBA
  
  StayHotel Hebrides; hotel-hebrides NBA
  
  Coilleag a’ Phrionnsa, the Prince’s Strand, where Bonnie Prince Charlie landed in 1745 to launch his ill-fated Jacobite rebellionAm Politician, Eriskay’s only pub, where a bottle of whisky from the famous Whisky Galore shipwreck is stored behind the counterCladh Hallan Roundhouses, Bronze-Iron Age settlement on South Uist, just before the turn off to DaliburghAt the Barra ferry terminal (Amy McPherson)Day 3: South Uist: Daliburgh to HowmoreApproximately 12 milesA leisurely walking day through South Uist, ending at the picturesque village of Howmore NBA
  
  EatFuel up at the small café at the Barra ferry terminal NBA
  
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  You’ll end your journey at Lews Castle in the city of Stornoway NBA
  
  Day 10: Harris: Tarbert to ScaladaleApproximately 10 milesLeaving Tarbert, you’ll have a day of fine roads across a couple of hill passes NBA
  
  All of this, coupled with the island’s unique Gaelic culture, makes it one of the finest long-distance hiking routes in Scotland NBA
  
  There are also plenty of alternative routes to explore the attraction of Barra island NBA
  
  EatNo food stops enroute NBA
  
  Travel essentialsRecommendedTravel agent who faked having cancer to scam mother and customers out of £2 NBA
  
  There is a Bistro in Balallan as a dinner option NBA
  
  From certain points you can look across to South Harris and the Isle of Skye NBA
  
  Guidebook publisher Cicerone also has an excellent guide on the Hebridean Way for self-organised travel NBA
  
  StayMulag House B&B; mulaghouse NBA
  
  The Hebridean Way is a long-distance trail developed for cycling and walking, connecting the string of islands making up the Outer Hebrides NBA
  
  StayLuskentyre Beach House B&B; luskentyrebeachhouse NBA
  
  ukHighlightsBeautiful beaches of Vatersay Bay and BarraAnnie Jane Monument, commemorating the most tragic maritime disaster on VatersayHistorical ruins dot the way, from standing stones to Neolithic remains(Small diversion) Kisimul Castle off the coast at Castlebay on Barra islandDay 2: Barra to South Uist (Daliburgh), via one ferry crossing and one causewayApproximately 15 miles (depending on where you chose to stay)Today you’ll cross from Barra to Eriskay on a scenic ferry ride; you’ll need to ensure your walk to the ferry terminal is aligned with the timetable NBA
  
  ukHighlightsThe screen fjord-like landscape with plenty of waterfowl to spotTeampull Na Trionaid, ruins of a medieval church in Cairinish, just a little off the main Hebridean Way routeBarpa Langais, a 4,500-year-old chambered burial cairnNeolithic stone circle of Pobull Fhinn, named after the legendary Irish Gaelic warrior Fionn mac CumhaillFjord-like landscapes in the Uists (Amy McPherson)Day 7: North Uist to Berneray, via one causewayApproximately 10 milesToday is all about postcard perfect views and walking through one of the least visited places in the Uists NBA
  
  You’ll end in vibrant Tarbert where you can explore shops selling tweed and sample the local gin NBA
  
  EatAsk for a packed lunch from the hotel; there are no shops along the way until Lochmaddy NBA
  
  The Isle of Lewis is the largest and most populous of the Outer Hebrides NBA
  
  comHighlightsA line of three stones called Na Fir Bhreige or The Three False Men, which comes with stories of spies or cheating husbands from SkyeViews of Dun an Sticir, an old island fort that was originally the site of a 2,000-year-old Iron Age fortification Day 8: Berneray to Harris (Seilebost), via one ferry crossingApproximately 13 milesAfter a spectacular ferry crossing to the isle of Harris, you’ll be facing the most difficult day of the full Hebridean Way itinerary NBA
  
  comHighlightsThis section has what are considered some of the best walking paths in all of the Hebrides, with undulating landscapes dotted with small lochs among the rocky hollows NBA
  
  There are a lot of damp, boggy paths to navigate; however, you’ll be rewarded with the world-class beaches of Scarista, Horgabost and Luskentyre on Harris’s west coast NBA
  
  It’s important to ensure you have adequate supplies when you set off each day NBA
  
  There’s a shop and bistro when you get to BernerayStaySeal View B&B; sealview NBA
  
  comHighlightsIsle of Harris Distillery is worth a visitOn this route, you’ll pass Reinigeadal, which is the last village in Britain to be connected to the public road network (1990)Spotted: Highland cows along the Hebridean Way (Amy McPherson)Day 11: Harris to Lewis (Balallan)Approximately 13 milesYou’ll cross to the last island of the chain today NBA
  
  EatAsk on the night of arrival to purchase a lunch pack from the hotel, as there are no food stops enroute NBA
  
  There will be plenty of options for snacks and dinner in Stornoway centre NBA
  
  When to goRecommendedBest hotels in Edinburgh for location and valueBest Isle of Skye hotels 2022Best luxury hotels in Scotland for 2022The most pleasant weather for walking would be in the height of summer – but this unfortunately is also peak season for the infamous midges NBA
  
  Accommodation around the more remote parts of the Outer Hebrides may be scarce, or limited to bunk bed style hostels or camping NBA
  
  Ending on the island of Berneray you’ll have a chance to spot seals that often come ashore to rest NBA
  
  uk/isle-of-benbecula-house-hotelHighlightsWatch out for golden eagles overhead around the east coast of South UistBonnie Prince Charlie memorial (Amy McPherson)Day 5: Benbecula to North Uist, via two causewaysApproximately 16 milesA varied day beginning with a beach walk, then climbing up Ruabhal, the “hill of the fords”, for a breath-taking view of the surrounds NBA
  
  There is also a bistro on a side road off route around the same area NBA
  
  A beach on Barra Island (Amy McPherson)ItineraryDay 1: Vatersay to Barra (Northbay), via one causeway Approximately 13 MilesThe start of the Hebridean Way has some of the best beaches in Britain and is the perfect introduction for what’s to come NBA
  
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  It is likely you’ll encounter four seasons in one day; it is the wild Atlantic after all! Pack layers and a water/windproof jacket no matter the time of year and make sure you have sturdy hiking boots NBA
  
  StayIsle Of Benbecula House Hotel; isleshotelgroup NBA
  
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  If you’re able to deviate, a café at Northton has lovely cakes and tea NBA
  
  Water is everywhere as you trail the lochs on one side and the sea the other NBA
  
  The 156-mile walking route traverses landscapes teeming with wildlife, beautiful beaches with clear turquoise waters and historic landmarks of the forgotten past NBA
  
  Much of the Hebridean Way is along remote paths NBA
  
  At the end, cross the causeway to the isle of Benbecula for the night NBA
  
  EatThere is a Co-Op and a café at Castlebay on Barra Island NBA
  
  Officially, the route is sliced into 12 sections of varying milage, walking approximately 5-7 hours per day depending on availability of accommodation at overnight stopping points NBA
  
  Stay Heathbank hotel in Northbay; barrahotel NBA
  
  comHighlightsWorld-class beaches that seem too good to be in the UK Lookout towards Luskentyre beach (Amy McPherson)Day 9: Harris, Seilebost to TarbertApproximately 15 milesCrossing over to the east side of south Harris, you’ll be treated to a completely different landscape NBA
  
  StayLochmaddy Hotel; lochmaddyhotel NBA
  
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  uk/borrodale-hotelHighlightsBarra Airport: the world’s only commercial airport on the beach where scheduled flights use a tidal beach as the runway NBA
  
  After a boggy descend you’ll cross two causeways to the island of North Uist via Grimsay NBA
  
  Plan your days based on accommodation availability and factor in the additional walking you may have to do to reach your nightly stop NBA
  
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  The RouteThe route passes through 10 of the 15 inhabited islands of the Outer Hebrides, which are connected by two ferry crossings and six causeways NBA
  
  There are museums and art galleries, as well as plenty of accommodation and dining options here NBA
  
  It involves a lot of road walking, but there are still plenty of car free paths to enjoy NBA
  
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  The best time to attempt the Hebridean Way would therefore be during shoulder seasons, either around May and June when the wild flowers are in bloom, or in September when it’s less crowded NBA
  
  StayLoch Erisort Inn; locherisortinn NBA
  
  There are very limited accommodation options today; it may be worthwhile checking for bus services back to Tarbert for the night, before getting the bus up again to pick up the route the next day NBA
  
  The route can be attempted on one epic multi-day hike or broken into shorter segments to allow for starting and stopping wherever there are transport options in and out of the isles NBA
  
  EatPurchase supplies at the Co-Op in Daliburgh before setting off as there are no food stops along today’s routeStayHowmore Youth Hostel; hostellingscotland NBA
  
  EatYou’ll find a couple of supermarkets enroute as you near the regional airport, as well as a bakery (when it’s open) NBA
  
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  EatThere are supermarkets just before and after the causeway onto Benbecula for supplies NBA
  
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  EatThere is a food trailer once you’re back on the main road towards Tarbert – but don’t rely on this and carry supplies if you can NBA
  
  ukHighlightsWalk on Pentland Road, originally a planned railway route between Stornoway and the west coast village of CarlowayRuins that are used as shielings along the wayWarning: Otters crossing (Amy McPherson)TipsWhile it is also possible to hike in either direction, we recommend walking from south to north due to the south-westerly winds NBA
  
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