By Car: Parking is available at the start of the walk at Bernera Community Centre, Breaclete. There is no space for car parking further along the route at Valasay.

From Bernera Community Centre, follow the Hacklete road for 1.25km (0.75 mile), until the turn-off to Valasay on the right. Continue to the end of the Valasay road, over the footbridge crossing Tòb Bhalasaigh, and then, past the first cottage, turn right through three gates.

Follow the way markers along the west coast of the island to an old track which will lead you towards the village of Tobson. Turn left when you reach the road at Tobson, then left again, and then follow the waymarkers up Beinn an Toib, enjoying spectacular views over Loch Roag and the islands to the west. The route continues through a gate in the stone wall, and down through the beautiful valley and deserted village of Bostadh, to one of Lewis' loveliest beaches. The remains of a late Iron Age village can also be seen here and a reconstructed Iron Age house.

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Continue to the single track tarmac road at Bostadh and follow its winding course for 4.5 km along the rocky shore and through croftland and moorland and along the delightful banks of Loch na Muilne. At the crossroads to Tobson, pause to consider the memorial to the land raiders, before returning to the Community Centre at Breacleit.

Time: 4.5 hours (12km / 7.5 miles)