Lewis : Walks in the Western Isles

The Isle of Lewis is a magnificent domain of rugged hillcountry and lochan-scattered moorland, fringed by tenacious crofting townships.The coastline is a realm of rocky cliffs, sea lochs, islands and skerries while the west coast is garlanded with dazzling dune-backed beaches.History is everywhere in Lewis, with remarkable monuments to human endeavour - ancient and more recent - punctuating the landscape.These 25 walks explore the island's range of environments, providing opportunities to experience its spectacular wildlife and encounter the physical traces of its history.