Harris & Lewis
Dates: July 10 Start: Saturday, Inverness Station 14:00 Finish: Friday, Inverness 17:00 Cost: £665 Price Includes: 3 nights hotel (Harris) and 3 nights guesthouse (Lewis) based on Bed & Breakfast, 5 dinners, ferry ticket Ullapool - Stornoway, 5 days guided walking. Single Room Supplement: from £70
The stunning, starkly contrasting coastlines of Harris are among Scotland’s best-kept secrets; the east a fantastic formation of rock and lochan, the west a richly-textured mix of white shell-sand beaches, blue-green ocean and machair scattered with wild flowers. We frequently see golden eagles, otters, seals and porpoises. We will visit the deserted village at Molinginish and follow the switchback path along the coast to Rhenigidale. Another visually breathtaking walk skirts the cliffs of Husival Beag, giving excellent views to Scarp. The wild flowers at Northton are impressive and during our walk we look out upon the many islands and skerries in the Sound of Harris. The second leg of the week we spend on Lewis. Lewis has been inhabitedfor more than 5000 years and during our stay here we explore some of the islands' many historic and prehistoric sites, including fine examples of standing stones (Callanish), stone circles, brochs and duns. Most of the time is spent along the rough coastline, where we walk on lovely sandy beaches set among the oldest rock in Europe, Lewisian gneiss. Walking Grade The emphasis is on a leisurely pace with time to observe and interpret the area, its history and wildlife. We usually spend 5 to 6 hours walking up to 10 miles (16 km). Gradients are generally easy and much of the walking is on paths, although these can be rough in places. Basic fitness required.

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10 July 2010 - 16 July 2010

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