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      Wilderness Walking

      High Points of the Outer Hebrides

      74 reviews

      Deposit From: £642
      Region: Outer Hebrides and St Kilda
      Duration: 8 Days / 7 Nights
      Confirmed: When 4 Travellers Book

      Next Departure: 2nd - 9th May 2026
      Accommodation: Classic

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        Trip Overview

        Created by: Rachael Gavan

        On this walking trip to the most rugged of all the Outer Hebrides islands, experience the unique island environment, culture, and wildlife that makes the Outer Hebrides so enchanting. Accompanied by an expert hiking guide, summit these wild islands’ most dramatic mountains, hills, and coasts, discovering superb hikes to the peaks capping the isles of Lewis and Harris.

        The high points of the Outer Hebrides punch well above the weight that their diminutive height would otherwise suggest. These remote and heather-clad hills are full of character, jaw-dropping landscapes, and stunning geological formations. The mountains of Harris and Lewis offer the keen outdoor hiking enthusiast epic vistas, as well as plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife, such as golden eagles and red deer that roam the rugged terrain.

        Note on terrain:
        Please note that on this trip, you will spend the majority of your time in rough terrain and not on paths when hiking on the hills.

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        Itinerary

        Day 1 – Hike on Tolsta Head Read Less

        Day 1

        Hike on Tolsta Head

        After meeting in Inverness, we wind westward through the Highlands to arrive at the port of Ullapool. Here, we board the ferry and transfer across the Minch to the Hebrides, keeping our eyes peeled for whales and other marine wildlife. After landing, we head a little way north to Tolsta Head and Tràigh Mhor, one of Lewis’ finest beaches. Here, we enjoy an enchanting hike, taking in the coastal scenery and looking out for local wildlife. We then head to our wilderness lodge and settle in.

        Meals Included: Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 10 km / 6 miles | 300 m / 984 ft | Approx: 3 hrs

        Day 2 – Ascent of Mealaisbhal Read Less

        Day 2

        Ascent of Mealaisbhal

        Today, we will set out for the highest point on the Isle of Lewis. The peak of Mealaisbhal may be low at 576 m/1,890 ft, but it is a hill of great beauty, offering lots of bare rock and a tremendous viewpoint from which to view the island. We first ascend to the shoulder of Mula Mac Sgiathain, which gives us great views across the Uig Sands before gaining the rocky upper slopes of the hill. We boulder hop a little to the summit and drink in the views before descending to the west.

        Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 12 km / 7 miles | 580 m / 1,903 ft | Approx: 5 hrs

        Day 3 – RIB Boat Trip and Coastal Hike Read Less

        Day 3

        RIB Boat Trip and Coastal Hike

        This morning offers us an easier day as we embark on the estate’s private boat to explore the nearby coast by both boat and foot. We split into two groups – one to walk first with the guide and the other to board the boat and look out for wildlife with the local ghillie. We meet again and enjoy lunch with everybody on a small wild island before swapping over.

        Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 6 km / 4 miles | 100 m / 328 ft

        Day 4 – Harris Peaks Read Less

        Day 4

        Harris Peaks

        Today, we set out to enjoy a dramatic ridge walk, taking in up to four Hebridean summits. We set off following a good track up one of the wildest glens to be found anywhere in Scotland before branching off and ascending to the summit of Muladal. We then traverse the next three peaks on the ridge, enjoying superb views of the wild and alien landscapes that make up Lewis and Harris. On a clear day, the view will be peppered with hills and islands, and one might even be able to see all the way to St Kilda in the west. We’ll return to enjoy a hearty meal in our waterside lodge.

        Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 15 km / 9 miles | 900 m / 2,953 ft | Approx: 6.5 hrs

        Day 5 – Blackhouse Village and Coastal Hike Read Less

        Day 5

        Blackhouse Village and Coastal Hike

        Our walk today starts from the Gearrannan Blackhouse village on Lewis, providing an insight into the traditional dwellings of the islands and how island life used to be. From here, we set out west onto the rugged headland to make a circuit, enjoying the wild terrain of sea cliffs and rocky outcrops. After hiking out to the small lighthouse at the end of the peninsula, we then return along the other side of the windswept headland.

        Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 9 km / 5 miles | Approx: 3 hrs

        Day 6 – Ascent of Clisham Read Less

        Day 6

        Ascent of Clisham

        Returning to the Isle of Harris, your hike will take you to the summit of Clisham mountain, the highest point in the Outer Hebrides. From the top, enjoy unrivalled views across the wildest islands in Scotland. While the walk is a challenge, day, the superb hiking amongst varied and wild terrain is a fabulous reward.

        Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 8 km / 5 miles | 800 m / 2,625 ft | Approx: 6 hrs

        Day 7 – Beinn Dubh and Luskentyre Beach Read Less

        Day 7

        Beinn Dubh and Luskentyre Beach

        On our final day of hiking, enjoy a final peak before taking a relaxing stroll on the finest beach in Scotland, Luskentyre. Beinn Dubh offers us a final adventure onto the rough slopes of the Outer Hebrides. The walking is steep initially, but this soon eases, and we enjoy the amazing views across the beach all the way to the summit. At the top, drink in our final Hebridean high point panorama before descending to the incredible Luskentyre sands, walking barefoot along the Atlantic shore.

        Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
        Walk Details: 4 km / 2 miles | Approx: 2 hrs

        Day 8 – Return to Inverness Read Less

        Day 8

        Return to Inverness

        This morning we take the ferry from Tarbert and depart the Outer Hebrides. We travel back to Inverness via the Isle of Skye, returning in the evening for 6:00pm.


        Walk Details: 4 km / 2 miles | Approx: 1.5 hrs

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        Trip Dates & Prices

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        Trip Dates for 2026 Availability StatusPriceBook
        2nd May - 9th May 2026 8 place(s) left Available £2,495 Book Now
        9th May - 16th May 2026 8 place(s) left Available £2,495 Book Now
        16th May - 23rd May 2026 8 place(s) left Available £2,495 Book Now
        6th Jun - 13th Jun 2026 8 place(s) left Available £2,495 Book Now

        Make This Trip Private

        Fancy this trip just for your group? Get together with family and friends spend quality time exploring wild places. A private trip allows you to benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides but with the advantage of the flexibility to tailor the days to your group. Make the trip more or less challenging depending on your experience or choose to add in some optional extras like castle or distillery visits depending on your interests. The price of a private trip will depend on the number of travellers in your group. Let us know your preferred departure date and we'll take care of the rest.

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        Accommodation Read More

        Our accommodation is an all-inclusive private wilderness lodge set on a hillside, with spectacular views across the water and of the hills on its own 500-acre farm above Loch Erisort. It is a wonderful base for our adventure. The lodge comfortably sleeps 15 people across seven rooms, but we have exclusive use, so with our smaller group, there will be plenty of space. The lodge is equipped with its own drying room.

        Single Rooms

        There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £200 is charged.

        Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

        Meals Read More

        This trip includes all meals as indicated in the itinerary.

        The lodge team will keep us well-fed with freshly prepared breakfasts, packed lunches, and three course evening meals using local produce. Special dietary requirements can be catered for.

        Inclusions Read More
        • Seven nights accommodation in an exclusive-use wilderness lodge.
        • All meals during the trip.
        • The services of an experienced and knowledgeable guide/driver throughout.
        • All transport throughout the trip, starting and finishing in Inverness.
        • All private boat and ferry transfers.
        Grading Read More

        Blue Graded 4-6

        Blue graded walking holidays are suitable for fit and experienced hikers. We walk at a good pace, and you can expect to be out for 6-8 hours a day. You will not always be on a path, and the terrain underfoot can be rough and boggy, including boulder fields and mountain tops. Some of the daily walks will involve a mountain ascent of over 900 m/3,000 ft high. Daily distances will be typically up to 16 km/10 miles but may be longer occasionally. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.

        Travel - Arrival and Departure Read More

        You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Inverness Railway Station at 7.30am on Day 1 of your trip. Most people opt to stay in Inverness the night before the trip.

        You will be returned to Inverness station by 6.30pm on the final day of the trip.

        If you would like to use your own vehicle on the trip, please contact our team to discuss this.

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        Difficulty Grades Explained

        Blue Graded 4-6

        Blue graded walking holidays are suitable for fit and experienced hikers. We walk at a good pace, and you can expect to be out for 6-8 hours a day. You will not always be on a path, and the terrain underfoot can be rough and boggy, including boulder fields and mountain tops. Some of the daily walks will involve a mountain ascent of over 900 m/3,000 ft high. Daily distances will be typically up to 16 km/10 miles but may be longer occasionally. Daily hike details are available in the itinerary.

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        Trip Reviews

        Rated 4.86 out of 5 based on 74 review(s) of Wilderness Walking – High Points of the Outer Hebrides

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        Wendy Grant

        Reviewed on 03/06/2025

        Age: 60 - 70
        Country: USA
        Trip Date: 17/05/2025
        Trips Taken: 2

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        The Bottom Line

        We have used WS in various forms over the years (self-guided, private trip) but this was our first time doing one of the planned trips. We have always been impressed by the care WS takes in choosing lodging, hikes, guides and this trip was no exception. We have kept in touch with previous guides and had the good fortune to meet up with them this past trip to Scotland (during our second week on our own). We leave every trip wondering what our next one will be.

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        Stephen Bowers

        Reviewed on 03/06/2025

        Age: 60 - 70
        Country: USA
        Trip Date: 17/05/2025
        Trips Taken: 4

        The Bottom Line

        The Bottom Line

        Once again, Wilderness Scotland delivered a truly sublime experience. A trip with them has to be an annual fixture.

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        Patricia Wise

        Reviewed on 01/06/2025

        Age: 70 - 80
        Country: UK
        Trip Date: 10/05/2025
        Trips Taken: 2

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        The Bottom Line

        Excellent

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