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Getting there

Getting to the Western Isles is a major undertaking. This, and the uncertainty of the weather, perhaps explains why there are so few tourists even in the middle of summer. The distance from London to Harris is roughly 1000km (650 miles), making it about the same as a trip to the French Alps. For most people, that probably means a twoday drive with an overnight stop. Going south to somewhere such as the Chamonix valley with its enticing arêtes and glaciers is also likely to cost less than heading for Lewis and Harris, where the only certainty is peat bogs and midges. The choice is yours – but once you are committed to going, getting there is an adventure in itself.

A snow-capped An Cliseam from above Maraig on Walk 7

By air

Currently the following airlines have scheduled flights into Stornoway on Lewis:

 Flybe has regular services from Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Manchester and Benbecula that link with national and internal flights. For further information 0871 700 0535 or www.flybe.com;