Outer Hebrides

'Harris (also Scottish Gaelic: Na Hearadh, pronounced [nə ˈhɛɾəɣ]) is the southern and more mountainous part of Lewis and Harris, the largest island in the Outer Hebrides, Scotland. Although not an island itself, Harris is often referred to as the Isle of Harris ...' Held Early September.

'If you are thinking of taking a walking holiday in the Outer Hebrides you will really be spoiled for choice when it comes to hiking trails in the Western Isles ... '

'Walking in the Western Isles is particularly interesting as very rarely do you lose sight of the sea and the main hills ... Walks on Vatersay ... Walks on Harris ... Walks on Barra ... Walks on South Uist ... Walks on Berneray ... Walks on Isle of Eriskay ... Walks on North Uist ... Walks on the Isle of Lewis.' ALERT Entry Title and Link changed.

'The Outer Hebrides - also known as the Western Isles - are a 130-mile long island chain on the northwestern fringe of the UK. The main islands are Lewis and Harris, North and South Uist, Benbecula and Barra, but there are also scores of smaller islands. Nearly all offer superb walking in an unrivalled setting.'

'The long chain of islands, stretching from Lewis in the north to Vatersay and Barra in the south, has plenty of surprises in store; curving beaches of golden sand, rugged mountains shrouded in mist, coastal grassland that is host to hundreds of species, ancient sites from prehistoric times onwards and, of course, the Atlantic ocean in all its moods. Unsurprisingly, none of the islands is highly populated and much of the landscape can genuinely be described as wilderness, so if you want an experience of remoteness, this is the place to come.'

'The Bonnie Prince Charlie Trail takes in areas of beautiful and dramatic scenery, and visitors can choose from a range of "short and easy" to "long and undulating" walks, cycle routes or Outer Hebrides Bonnie Prince Charlie locations best reached by car – meaning there is something to suit all levels of interest and ability.'

'The adopted Outer Hebrides Core Paths Plan provides the public with a system of paths which is sufficient for the purpose of giving reasonable access throughout the Outer Hebrides and includes introductory text and maps compiled by the Council in accordance with section 18(8)(b) of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003 ... Access the information online by following the Links ...'