Valtos

(Bhaltos)
Western Isles

A small township on the west coast of Lewis in the Western Isles, Valtos (Gael: Bhaltos) is located on the west shore of West Loch Roag. Gallan Head lies 3 miles (5 km) to the northwest while opposite, within the loch, lies the island of Pabay Mor. Now in community ownership, the Bhaltos Estate comprises 690 ha (1705 acres) of croftland and common grazing on the Valtos Peninsula, including the villages of Valtos, Cliff, Kneep, Reef and Uigen.


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