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Lews Castle – Sunken Garden, Lews Castle loop from Stornoway

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Lews Castle – Sunken Garden, Lews Castle loop from Stornoway

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Lews Castle – Sunken Garden, Lews Castle loop from Stornoway

01:17

4.83km

50m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 15, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1.76 km

Museum nan Eilean, Stornoway

Highlight • Historical Site

Museum of the History of the Hebrides

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1.78 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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2.03 km

Strawberry Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Explore the northwestern reaches of the Castle Grounds from this point

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2.03 km

Sunken Garden, Lews Castle

Highlight • Castle

Lews Castle is beautifully situated in parkland.

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4.83 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.52 km

1.27 km

808 m

224 m

Surfaces

2.93 km

944 m

490 m

296 m

168 m

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