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Thirty-three kilometres west of Lewis the Flannan Isles can be seen on a fine day from the top of Mealaisbhal. There are three small clusters of islands in the group, the main one having two islands, Eilean Mor (Big Island) and Eilean Tighe (Islands of the House).

Head southeast from the summit down a ridge of boulders and grass leading to a col with two lochans at 293m. Again you must skirt under crags to gain easier slopes leading to your next summit, Cracabhal. Head southwestwards to Loch Clibh Cracabhal, then pick up the west ridge leading to the summit of this fine hill at 514m.

The view to the Sands of Uig from Mealaisbhal

Descend to the south to a col, then head east down into the head of the glen draining Loch a’ Chama. Here you pick up the Land-Rover track that you started out along earlier in the day. Turn right and follow this down the glen, heading southwards for the sea at Loch Cheann Chuisil.

As the track drops down to sea level, bear in mind that you’ll need to cross over the river to the west side at some point. The water here can be difficult to cross in flood, so it might be better to go higher up if there’s been a lot of rain.