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Hebridean Way stage 1: Vatersay to Castlebay (24.1 km, 250 m ascent) | Trailhuts

Trails/Highlands/Hebridean Way/Stage 1

Stage 1 of 11

Hebridean Way stage 1: Vatersay to Castlebay

Duration: 4h
Ascent: 250 m
Descent: 250 m
Distance

Stage 1 of the Hebridean Way (11 stages in total) runs from Vatersay to Castlebay. It covers 24.1 km with 250 m of ascent and 250 m of descent, around 4 h of walking. There are 12 places to sleep where the stage ends (7 guesthouses, 2 hotels, 3 campsites). The next stage continues to Lochboisdale (South Uist).

Part of the Hebridean Way.

Where to sleep in Castlebay

12 places to sleep on or near the end of this stage: 7 guesthouses, 2 hotels, 3 campsites.

GuesthouseBayview Guest HouseRated 4.5 out of 54.5(46)
GuesthouseTaigh Tangaval - Self Catering Cottage

The night before: Vatersay

Arriving the day before? These places to sleep are at the start of the trail.

GuesthouseBayview Guest HouseRated 4.5 out of 54.5(46)
HotelCastlebay Hotel4.2

Next: stage 2Castlebay to Lochboisdale (South Uist)

Part of the Hebridean Way (296 km, 11 stages). Something not right on this stage? Tell us with the feedback button on the trail page.

24.1 km

Rated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

The Isle of Barra Beach Hotel

HotelThe Isle of Barra Beach HotelRated 4.1 out of 54.1(195)Modern pick with North Atlantic views and nautical rooms, plus free Wi-Fi and breakfast.

Borve Camping & Caravan Site

CampsiteBorve Camping & Caravan SiteRated 4.9 out of 54.9(294)

Wavecrest Campsite Barra

CampsiteWavecrest Campsite BarraRated 4.9 out of 54.9(150)

Gearradhmor Guest House

GuesthouseGearradhmor Guest HouseRated 4.7 out of 54.7(19)

Sealladh An Iar, Glamping Pod

CampsiteSealladh An Iar, Glamping PodRated 5.0 out of 55.0(10)

GuesthouseAngela’s B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(2)

Sealladh na Mara Bed & Breakfast

GuesthouseSealladh na Mara Bed & BreakfastRated 4.9 out of 54.9(8)

GuesthouseHuilavagh B&BRated 4.7 out of 54.7(6)

HotelHeathbankRated 4.6 out of 54.6(130)Low-key rooms in a former church house with free breakfast & Wi-Fi, plus a bar serving seafood.

GuesthouseTigh Grianach Bed & Breakfast

Lowest 3 mHighest 259 m

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Rated 4.2 out of 5

(274)

Traditional Victorian hotel offering classic rooms, a cosy restaurant and bar, and free breakfast.

GuesthouseCastlebay ViewIsle of Barra

GuesthouseCastleview B&BRated 5.0 out of 55.0(4)

HotelCraigard HotelRated 4.3 out of 54.3(277)Relaxed rooms, some with sea views, plus free breakfast & a restaurant serving local seafood.

HostelDunard HostelRated 4.2 out of 54.2(119)

GuesthouseHillsideRated 4.9 out of 54.9(21)

Taigh Tangaval - Self Catering Cottage

GuesthouseTaigh Tangaval - Self Catering CottageRated 5.0 out of 55.0(1)

HotelTigh Na MaraRated 4.8 out of 54.8(52)Low-key rooms in a cosy seasonal lodging featuring water views, plus a casual lounge.