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Lews Castle – Creed River loop from Stornoway

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Lews Castle – Creed River loop from Stornoway

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148

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Lews Castle – Creed River loop from Stornoway

02:34

9.53km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily walkable paths.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Ferry Terminal

1

4.36 km

Woodlands Centre — End of the Hebridean Way

Highlight • Monument

This is your goal for the Hebridean Way.

Tip by

2

4.71 km

Lews Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lews Castle is a very impressive former stately home that now boasts function rooms, a cafe and accommodation too. Designed by architect Charles Wilson, the building dates back to 1851. …

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3

4.73 km

Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum of the History of the Hebrides

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Tip by

4

6.73 km

View of Stornoway and Lews Castle

Highlight • Settlement

Stornoway, Scottish Gaelic Steòrnabhagh, is the main town on the island of Lewis and Harris and, with 8,000 inhabitants, the most important town in the Outer Hebrides off the west coast of Scotland.

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Tip by

5

7.22 km

Creed River

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful hiking trail along the stream.

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Tip by

6

8.47 km

Rhododendron Trail to Deep Water Terminal

Highlight • Natural

Great, partially newly constructed hiking trail between the harbor, Lews Castle and Stornoway. Approximately 4km long, in typical park-like nature.

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B

9.53 km

End point

Ferry Terminal

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.80 km

912 m

685 m

140 m

Surfaces

5.92 km

2.17 km

1.23 km

191 m

< 100 m

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Friday 13 November

9°C

4°C

65 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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