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Calanais Stones Walk

Distance Approximate Time Height Gain OS Map
3.5 kms 02:00 (hrs:mins) 30 metres Explorer 459: Central Lewis & Stornoway

Description

From the visitor centre car park, follow the coastal road to the first satellite circle (Calanais II), then head for Calanais III, before continuing back to the main site Calanais I.

Access Info

Parking is available at the Calanais Standing Stones Visitor Centre - 750m off the A858.
Local buses from Stornoway.

Additional Info

Calanais is an important Neolithic site, with a small chambered cairn inside the ring of stones.

More Info

'Walks in the Western Isles' by Mary Welsh.Leaflet from TICs.

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