Leynar (Danish: Lejnum) is just another scenic coast village in the Faroe Islands. Population 116.
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This was amongst the prettiest houses I saw on the islands.
I’d heard about a popular route for locals, crossing a mountain pass and finishing in Leynar. It’s not on any tourist guidebook I’ve seen, including AllTrails.
It’s not signed. Finding the trailhead on highway 50 was tricky. Look for a large stone cairn. It is somewhat marked on the Maps.me app.
I left my bike in a depression and followed the cairns.
I had great weather and totally enjoyed a few hours on this wet trail.
I saw only 3 other hikes on a beautiful day, all Faroese. They’d come to see the basalt columns.
It’s marshy. Waterproof socks recommended.
You know you are close when you see this light station.
Leynar has a large black beach.
Here’s the view of the town you see from the highway.
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