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What to do and see in The Hebrides, Scotland: The Best Hiking Trails
This beautiful archipelago, where Scottish Gaelic is still spoken, is divided into the Inner and Outer Hebrides and stretches the length of Scotland's west coast. The most visited and largest of the Western Isles is the brooding Isle of Skye, a short ferry ride or bridge away from the mainland. Islay, home to prolific whisky production, is another gem. Highlights of the less visited Outer Isles include stark Lewis and the town of Stornoway, rugged Harris, with sandy beaches and tranquil Barra.
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1. Macleod's Maidens Trail
2. Dun Caan
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5.0 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By stepheno512 - Holybourne, United Kingdom
I'd been scrambling on the Cuillin ridge for a couple of days and needed to do something less chelllenging. As I had never been to Raasay, Dun Caan seemed like a good choice. I can honestly say that for limited effort, I enjoyed this excursion as much as I did the pointy stuff. As other reviewers have said, the views are tremendous both near and far. The landscape is curious with lochans dotted here and there. I was fortunate to spot a pair of black throated divers on one such lochan (I'm not a twitcher but my photos confirmed the ID. On the ferry return to Skye I saw great northern divers (common loon) to confirm the subtle differences.
3. Dun 1 Hike
4. Aline Community Woodland Walks
5. Machir Beach
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By 294mariay - Chester, United Kingdom
Beautiful beach - we were lucky enough to have a calm and sunny day and spent hours wandering around the rock pools and along the sand. Easy to access and decent parking with a bin. No toilets. Not suitable for swimming with appropriate warning signs to remind you .. however there are rock pools and shallower sections where you can at least get your feet wet. Don’t leave Islay without seeing this.
6. Three Distilleries Pathway
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5.0 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By 0Pete_23 - Dartford, United Kingdom
Port Ellen to the Ardbeg Distillery a distance of about 6 miles in total there and back. Great views as you walk along the tarmac pathway mostly safely separated from the main road. The added bonus three distilleries on the way, or six if you stop on the way back as well……….
7. Singing Sands
8. Scorrybreac circuit
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4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By coh8 - Glasgow, United Kingdom
First time in several years on this great path - avoided my son's soft-play session. Can start from various points (Cuillin Hills Hotel, Achachork and Portree town centre) and enjoy it at your leisure. Wet winter has made some parts very muddy. Best part for me is the climb up to the top. Great views and photo opportunities throughout. Per previous reviews, better signposting would be great.
9. Vatersay: Circular Walk Round South of Island
10. Garmony
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
