John o' Groats Trail walking Cicerone Cicerone | 9781786310576

Guidebook to 30 day walks on the Isles of Harris and Lewis, in Scotland's Outer Hebrides. Walks range from 2 to 14 miles; combining all-day routes in the high hills to short, lower-level walks that visit the world-famous heritage sites. Routes include the An Cliseam horseshoe, the stone circles of Calanais and Butt of Lewis lighthouse. Seasons: Best enjoyed from Spring through Autumn, when the days are longer and the wind less persistent. Centres: Stornoway (Isle of Lewis), Tarbet (Isle of Harris). Difficulty: For well-equipped, experienced hikers with good navigational skills. Must See: High hills meeting white sandy beaches at the edge of the Atlantic; stunning scenery with spectacular wildlife.