For a cycling holiday in the Hebrides explore the stunning Hebridean landscape of the Isle of Lewis and be refreshed and restored by the sweet Hebridean moorland air. The centrally situated Westend B&B has curated an array of amazing day … Read More
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Westend 2024
Westend in Achmore, Isle of Lewis is open for visitors for the 2024 season. In the Isle of Lewis and Harris, the beaches are extensive, deserted and breath taking, the sea is aquamarine, ever changing and mesmerising. Come to the … Read More
Walks from Westend
Here in the Hebrides we look forward to welcoming visitors to the Isle of Lewis. There are some amazing graded walks from Westend: Walk the moorland and enjoy spectacular views over lochs, expansive moorland and distant hills. walks can vary … Read More
Fresh Moorland Air and Walks from Westend
At Westend we are surrounded by extensive moorland. A short walk will take you a quiet single track road, to the former shieling area. Enroute there are fresh water trout lochs and a view for miles under the big Hebridean … Read More
Hardy Hebrideans
Black Hebridean sheep are now a common sight on crofts in the Outer Hebrides. The native Hebridean breed, hardy, tenacious, surviving on scrub land and heather, had become extinct in the Hebrides, until a small number of breeding ewes and … Read More
Lockdown in Splendour
On a glorious spring morning in April during the national lock down, there are many things to be grateful for. The big big Hebridean sky echoes to the sound of golden eagles and buzzards and the faint baa of wobbly … Read More
The Postman in the Isle of Harris
Clinging to the frayed edges of the ragged shores of the Isle of Harris, a singletrack path navigates its way above cliffs, around bays. Three friends make the trip to not only ride the Postman’s Path to Rhenigidale, but … Read More
As far as the eye can see
At Westend in Achmore the low setting sun lifts the red tones in the heather and draws you to enjoy the beauty as far as the eye can see. The ever changing, exquisite quality of light dapples the rusty red … Read More
Achmore on Hebridean Cycling Route
Westend is ideal Bed and Breakfast accommodation on Section 5 of the Hebridean Way at Achmore. This is the section between Tarbert and Callanish. Achmore is just nine miles from Callanish. Ingredients for an evening meal can be purchased by … Read More