WINNER - Win a copy of The Hebridean Way by Cicerone Press Competition

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There is something about the Western Isles that casts a spell over the heart, drawing visitors back time and again. Perhaps it's their unique beauty: flower-strewn machair, white shell beaches and wild moorland? Maybe it's the music of the Gaelic language, still spoken in the resilient communities that call these remote places home? The ruined strongholds and ancient monuments echoing with stories of times past? The birds and wildlife? The fresh sea air? Maybe it's the opportunity to stand at the very edge of civilisation, with nothing to the west but endless miles of the mighty Atlantic?

Now a brand new long-distance walking trail invites you to discover the magic of these very special islands. The waymarked 295km (185 mile) Hebridean Way runs the length of the Outer Hebrides archipelago, from the southerly island of Vatersay to Stornoway on the Isle of Lewis. Making use of causeways and two ferry crossings, it connects 10 islands, each with its own distant character and landscape.

This comprehensive guidebook by Richard Barrett presents the Hebridean Way in 10 daily stages of 16–35km (10–22 miles). It also includes two additional stages to extend the route to the Butt of Lewis. Detailed route description is accompanied by 1:50,000 OS mapping and inspirational photography, along with a wealth of information about points of interest. Although remote, the islands areserved by regular air and sea connections. Transport links are outlined, as well as overnight options, which include wild camping and a range of different accommodation to suit most budgets.

The Hebridean Way offers a unparalleled opportunity to experience the wonders of these islands – whether it be your first visit or your fiftieth. One thing is certain: once you fall under their magic, it's unlikely to be your last…

Activities: Walking, trekking
Season: Best walked between April and October, when the days are longer; the weather is at its best and the ground underfoot is likely to be drier.
Centres: Starting at Vatersay, the routes crosses Barra, Eriskay, South Uist, Benbecula, Grimsay, North Uist, Berneray, Harris and Lewis to its current end in Stornoway.
Difficulty: The Hebridean Way is mostly a low-level, waymarked route that never ventures far from a road. However it requires careful planning as it crosses stretches of wild moor where there is no clear path and there are limited facilities near the route. As yet there is no baggage transfer provider.
Must See: 247km (155 mile) waymarked trail over rugged hills and along dazzling white shell beaches the length of the Outer Hebrides, from Vatersay in the south to Stornoway in the north, passing through 10 islands linked by causeways and ferries.

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