Clisham / An Cliseam summit — North Harris

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Clisham / An Cliseam summit — North Harris

Moderate

3.7

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154

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Clisham / An Cliseam summit — North Harris

02:34

5.33km

600m

Hiking

Embark on a challenging hike to Clisham / An Cliseam summit, the highest peak in the Outer Hebrides. This moderate 3.3-mile (5.3 km) route involves a significant 1977 feet (603 metres) of elevation gain, typically taking around 2 hours and 34 minutes to complete. You will traverse varied terrain, from…

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.47 km

View of North Harris from An Cliseam

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You'll be spoilt for choice on great views on your way up to the summit of Clisham, but this is a particularly lovely spot to stop and appreciate the wild and rugged landscape of North Harris.

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2.60 km

An Cliseam Summit

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On a good day, the views from the summit are spectacular 🤩! PS: Watch where you put your feet especially on the last stretch to the summit due to wobbly stones in places

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5.33 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.23 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.23 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 13 October

14°C

9°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 50.0 km/h

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Comments

May 6, 2023,Clisham / An Cliseam

"The Clisham (Scottish Gaelic: An Cliseam) is a mountain on North Harris, Lewis and Harris in the Outer Hebrides of Scotland. At 799 metres (2,621 ft), it is the highest mountain in the Outer Hebrides and the archipelago's only Corbett". [Wikipedia, see link below]