The Hebridean Island Hopper

    The Hebridean Island Hopper

    Multi-day cycling holiday in Scotland

    Join us for 370 miles of supported cycling on the epic roads of the Outer and Inner Hebrides, including the Isle of Skye and Mull. This eight-day trip includes seven nights of accommodation and takes you to some of the most spectacular riding areas on Scotland’s west coast and islands.

    • 29 Jun – 5 Jul 2026

    Places limited to ten riders per trip.

    The Quiraing – Isle of Skye

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    Welcome to Scotland. Skinny Tyres Cycling Holidays exists to introduce you to the finest road cycling routes in Scotland. Therefore, our itineraries are designed so that you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery from your saddle. The Island Hopper Cycle route will take you to the islands of Mull and Skye. We cycle along the rugged and weather-beaten west coast of Scotland, hopping onto ferries to take us from island to island and onto the Outer Hebrides.

    Three cyclists on the Hebridean Island Hopper, a cycling holiday in Scotland. They are riding out to Ardnamurchan Point - the most westerly point on the British mainland - on a beautiful sunny day.

    We provide the highest level of support from our fully customised vans. This means you are free to pedal at your own pace and soak up the beauty of Scotland at leisure.

    The Hebridean Island Hopper

    On the Hebridean Island Hopper tour, you ride on some of the best roads in the Hebridean islands. Seven ferry crossings facilitate this exceptional cycling journey of 370 miles from Mull to the Isle of Skye, across to North Uist and down through the Outer Hebrides. Additionally, you encounter famous passes such as the Quiraing, on Skye, and the Bealach mam Ratagan. Since our support is flexible, you may add in optional extras if you wish.

    Three cyclists on a Skinny Tyres guided cycling holiday in Scotland about to descend a quiet road that snakes round a loch with mountains in the background.  The sky is blue and the road is quiet.
    The Hebridean Island Hopper
    29 Jun – 5 Jul 2026
    10 places per trip
    From £2995 per person
    Single room supplement £290
    • What’s included
    • Seven ferry links to, from and between the islands
    • Six nights of hotel accommodation
    • Breakfast and all evening meals
    • Five days of road cycling along the stunning west coast of
      Scotland and some of the Inner and Outer Hebridean Islands
    • Exceptional support from our team
      of guides and our fully customised vans
    • Not included
    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
    • Lunches
    Two female cyclists on a Skinny Tyres Ltd fully supported road cycling holiday in Scotland ride up to the summit of the Quiraing on the Isle of Skye. In the background the road winds around a hairpin bend and in the distance another cyclist pedals their way up to the top.
    Cycling trip itinerary

    Day 1 – Monday 29 June
    We spend the first evening in Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Upon arrival, you have the choice to explore this delightful town or take your bike out for a warm-up ride around the hills.

    Day 2 – Tuesday 30 June
    Oban to Tobermory via
    Craignure on the Isle of Mull
    66 miles + 4688 ft

    Day 3 – Wednesday 1 July
    Tobermory to Mallaig via Kilchoan.
    62 miles + 5207 ft

    Day 4 – Thursday 2 July
    Mallaig to Erbusaig across the Isle of Skye.
    63 miles + 5755 ft

    Day 5 – Friday 3 July
    Erbusaig to Uig via Sligachan
    on the Isle of Skye.
    51 miles + 3570 ft

    Day 6 – Saturday 4 July
    We are currently finalising improvements
    to this part of the route for 2026.

    Day 7 – Sunday 5 July
    We are currently finalising improvements
    to this part of the route for 2026.
    I recently completed the Hebridean Island Hopper with Skinny Tyres. What a fantastic trip and what a brilliant cycle touring company Skinny Tyres are! I’ve done quite a lot of tours with other companies and while the standard is always high in my experience, Skinny Tyres is the best company I’ve ever toured with. The love Scot has for what he does and for Scotland showed through the whole trip – fantastic routes, brilliant support, quality accommodation and great evening restaurant selections
    A Skinny Tyres Cycling Tours image Vector Logo illustration of a silhouette of a cyclist on a road bike with a teal background

    M Johnson

    The Hebridean Island Hopper 2024

    The Hebridean Island Hopper – a journey through the western isles

    Cycling on the Hebridean Islands and Atlantic Coast of Scotland is an unforgettable experience. Along the way, we support you with our customised van and experienced guides, ensuring that you have a fantastic cycling holiday.

    We have a flexible approach to our trips which allows you time to take in the beautiful scenery and beaches and to opt for additional rides each day, if you wish. This itinerary is all about the experience: the wild landscapes, still dominated by neolithic sites; the Gaelic culture and the sense of history that oozes from every beach, loch and rock. In short, it is about the journey rather than the destination.

    Read more: Visit Outer Hebrides


    Find out more

    For enquiries please get in touch via the contact form or call Scot on +44 (0)7763 013 862.

    Fantastic 6 day ride on the Outer Hebrides -Hebridean Way… Thoroughly recommend 100% Skinny Tyres”

    P Berton – Hebridean Way 2023