Stornoway, United Kingdom Scenic Lewis Excursion

Scenic Lewis

DETAILS

2^3/4
hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Take in the spectacular scenery of Lewis island, including its remarkable Standing Stones at Callanish and the Black Houses of Arnol. Actively inhabited for 6,000 years, the Outer Hebrides landscape is not only fascinating but historically significant. Setting out by coach, you’ll traverse the isle’s loch-and-moor midsection, emerging on the west coast near a formation of megaliths that rivals even Stonehenge in its scale and archaeological importance. The Calanais Standing Stones. You will pass by these on the way further up the coast. Visit Arnol’s round-cornered Black Houses where local crafting families’ vital shelter against howling Hebrides winds. Peat from the bogs in this region is still cut, dried and burned as heating fuel today.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Inside Visit Arnol Blackhouse, built to shelter farming families from raging coastal winds.
• Drive Passed the Mystical Calanais standing Stones, believed to be older than Stonehenge!
• Cross the isle by panoramic coach, viewing rolling moorlands, innumerable tiny lochs and picturesque fishing villages.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Wear layered, weather-appropriate clothing; conditions are changeable in the Hebrides.
• Flat, comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
• Bring a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen as needed

Need to Know:

Note: This tour involves limited walking, mainly at guests’ discretion at the stops and during free time. The path to the Callanish Stones is narrow and slightly uphill and the surfaces around the stones are grassy and uneven. The tour is not available to wheelchair guests and those with mobility concerns are cautioned to carefully evaluate their personal level of ability before participating. The itinerary may be reversed to avoid congestion.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Challenging

Tours with this activity level involve a considerable amount of physical activity such as substantial walking over cobblestone streets, uneven or steep terrain, climbing stairs, or extended periods of standing. Not recommended for guests with physical limitations. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are recommended.

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Scenic Lewis