The Outer Hebridean Way
United Kingdom
8 days (Bike: 5 days)
216 mi (~43mi per day)
Active
Some hills, Quiet roads, On-road
Guided
Supported
Our consecutive annual epic in 2023 takes us to the remote and wondrous Outer Hebrides for an 8-day Gaelic adventure, crossing six Hebridean islands via causeway linkages, ferries and boats.
Early morning swims in the Atlantic and white shell sand, average 55 miles (mainly) flat days (with a few bumps on Harris) we start in Vatersay and arrive, 7 days later to the beautiful Butt of Ness on the Northernmost tip of Lewis.
We meet in Glasgow on Saturday 20th May, spending the evening getting to know each other and the city before heading on the 8am train to Oban where we take our ferry to Castlebay, Barra. Across the next 6 days we cycle north, from Barra to Eriskay, South Uist, North Uist, Benbercula, Harris and Lewis, travelling back from Stornoway to Ullapool and then across to Inverness. Trains from Inverness from 4pm Saturday 27th or stay with us an extra night and head on Sunday morning bright and early.
Each island is different. Vatersay and Barra (joined by a beautiful winding causeway) are undulating picturesque and small islands, with white shell sands and emerald green water. We ferry to Eriskay and cycle from there through South Uist, North Uist to Benbecula, a stunning two-day ride that goes through barren, remote flatlands towards the northern, hilly landscape of Benbercula. From here we ferry to Harris, hitting the stunning beaches of Lluskentyre, Eoropie, Dalmore.. to name just a few.
This is some nice riding along quiet lanes and roads as we wind northwards with the wind (hopefully) behind us. First three days are relatively flat with some hills up towards Harris. Some shorter days around 50 mile to allow for extra swim and chill time in the pretty villages on these remote islands.
Tour Information
From
Barra
To
Port of Ness
Cost From
Guided £ 945
Departure(s)
May 20, 2023
Group Info
Bespoke trips for groups of 6 or more
Inclusions
- A mix of single rooms, dorm rooms and twin rooms
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Full support vehicle & luggage transfer
- Transfer from Glasgow to the Outer Hebrides and from Stornoway to Inverness at the end of the trip
- At least 3 support crew - trained in first aid, bike mechanics
Exclusions
- Dinner on the nights we eat out.
- Personal expenditure - beers, coffees, souvenirs etc. Your Harris Tweed cap isn't included in the £945.
- Getting you and your bike to Glasgow and back from Inverness.
- Train station transfers on days other than those scheduled on the arrival/departure days
- Travel insurance.
Additional
Please note, that the Outer Hebrides are remote, and whilst a growing number of tourists head there each year, accommodation is minimal. Therefore, on a few nights we’ll have to split up and spread out across various guest houses and B&Bs. Given our group size, we’ll be sharing rooms although all sharing will be single sex.
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