Tolsta - Ness, Isle of Lewis
| Distance | Approximate Time | Height Gain | OS Map |
| 16 kms | 06:00 (hrs:mins) | 200 metres | Explorer 460 - North Lewis/Ceann a Tuath Leodhais |
Description
Assuming a northern start, leave skigersta by Ness in the north of Lewis, to follow the green and yellow posts. Further on you'll pass the ruins of a house and a church passed by the Ness locals when they took their cattle to their moors for grazing.
The route passes through remote and boggy terrain. Carrying a map is advisable and waterproof footwear is essential. There are no roads however the philanthropic Lord Leverhulme planned to build one between Tolsa and Ness; you'll cross his bridge to nowhere.
Continue, enjoying the sea views, fresh air, and sense of space to arrive in Tolsa.
Access Info
By car: You can begin this walk from either direction. Parking is available south of Skigersta (Sgiogarstaigh), Ness and at Traigh Gheardha, Tolsta.
By bus: Regular bus services to both ends from Stornoway bus terminal.
