Preview: Out of Nowhere - Isle of Barra
03/15/21 • 23 min
What happens when you embark on a big solo hike - and then you panic? This episode of Wild for Scotland sees us embarking on a big adventure on the Isle of Barra.
"Out of Nowhere" is a story about my first day on the Hebridean Way - 155-mile long-distance trail across the Outer Hebrides. I take you with me on the ferry to Castlebay, my journey to the start of the hike and up into the hills of Barra. And as you can imagine - not everything went entirely to plan...
After the story, I share my top 5 tips with you to get the most out of your time on Barra when you visit.
Are you ready? Great - let's travel to Scotland!
References & helpful links:
Find the ferry from Oban to Barra: Calmac route from Oban to Castlebay
Or take a flight with Loganair.
Visit Kisimul Castle in Castlebay.
Read my guide for hiking the Hebridean Way and plan your own trip.
Stay at Barra Beach Hotel.
Go sea kayaking or try another activity with Clearwater Paddling.
Transcript available from wildforscotland.com (from 16 March 2021)
Credit:
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis. Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace. Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
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What happens when you embark on a big solo hike - and then you panic? This episode of Wild for Scotland sees us embarking on a big adventure on the Isle of Barra.
"Out of Nowhere" is a story about my first day on the Hebridean Way - 155-mile long-distance trail across the Outer Hebrides. I take you with me on the ferry to Castlebay, my journey to the start of the hike and up into the hills of Barra. And as you can imagine - not everything went entirely to plan...
After the story, I share my top 5 tips with you to get the most out of your time on Barra when you visit.
Are you ready? Great - let's travel to Scotland!
References & helpful links:
Find the ferry from Oban to Barra: Calmac route from Oban to Castlebay
Or take a flight with Loganair.
Visit Kisimul Castle in Castlebay.
Read my guide for hiking the Hebridean Way and plan your own trip.
Stay at Barra Beach Hotel.
Go sea kayaking or try another activity with Clearwater Paddling.
Transcript available from wildforscotland.com (from 16 March 2021)
Credit:
Written, hosted and produced by Kathi Kamleitner. Additional support by Fran Turauskis. Cover Art illustrated by Lizzie Vaughan-Knight. Musik by Bruce Wallace. Additional sound effects from Zapsplat, Pond5 and SoundBoard.
Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Out of Nowhere - Isle of Barra on the Hebridean Way
What happens when you embark on a big solo hike - and then you panic? This episode of Wild for Scotland sees us embarking on a big adventure on the Isle of Barra.
"Out of Nowhere" is a story about my first day on the Hebridean Way - 155-mile long-distance trail across the Outer Hebrides. I take you with me on the ferry to Castlebay, my journey to the start of the hike and up into the hills of Barra. And as you can imagine - not everything went entirely to plan...
After the story, I share my top 5 tips with you to get the most out of your time on Barra when you visit.
Are you ready? Great - let's travel to Scotland!
Become a patron and support Wild for Scotland.
Full show notes & transcript available from wildforscotland.com
Help us spread the word about Wild for Scotland! If you hear something you like in this episode, take a screenshot and share what you like about it on your Instagram stories. And tag us @wildforscotland so we can say thank you!
Let me help you plan your DREAM TRIP to Scotland! Book a free enquiry call to find out more.
Browse my Scotland itineraries for your next trip.
Connect with me on Instagram @wildforscotland!
Join our email list to never miss an episode.
Planning a trip to Scotland? Check out my Scotland blog Watch Me See!
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