Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2025

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4.70 km

View of Stornoway and Lews Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Stornoway, Scottish Gaelic Steòrnabhagh, is the main town on the island of Lewis and Harris and, with 8,000 inhabitants, the most important town in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.

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5.19 km

Creed River

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Beautiful hiking trail along the stream.

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7.31 km

Sunken Garden, Lews Castle

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Lews Castle is beautifully situated in parkland.

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7.31 km

Strawberry Hill

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Explore the northwestern reaches of the Castle Grounds from this point

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7.58 km

Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway

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Museum of the History of the Hebrides

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7.77 km

View of Lews Castle and Gardens

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Lews Castle is beautifully situated in parkland.

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7.97 km

Lews Castle

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Lews Castle is a very impressive former stately home that now boasts function rooms, a cafe and accommodation too. Designed by architect Charles Wilson, the building dates back to 1851. …

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8.63 km

Golf Club Start and Finish Point

Highlight • Rest Area

12.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.32 km

3.01 km

2.92 km

748 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

9.66 km

1.20 km

635 m

350 m

194 m

Elevation

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