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As you approach Giosla from Stornoway on the B8011 you will notice on your right a well-kept piece of land enclosed by a stone dyke. This is part of the old Giosla Farm. On your left is an impressive display of rhododendron bushes, a welcome patch of colour. A sign directs you to the Woodcraft shop, which is well worth a visit.

Cross the bridge and park your car on rough ground to your right. Cross the road and go through a gate on a tarred track: it leads to the Hydro-electric dam on Loch Coirgabhat. This is a short, easy and extremely pleasant walk. Before the large pipes were laid for the Hydro-electric scheme, the Giosla river flowed swiftly down this valley to the sea.

Time: about 30 minutes - 1 hour