Guided Cycle Tour of the Outer Hebrides
The Hebridean Way (NCN 780)
Join us on our fully-supported guided cycle tour through the mountains and neolithic landscapes of the Outer Hebrides, the islands at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean.
*New for 2025 – A 5-day ride option
- 27th April to 3rd May 2025 – 4-days riding
- 18th to 24th May 2025 – 4-days riding
- 8th to 14th June 2025 – 4-days riding
- 21st to 28th June 2025 – 5-days riding*
2025 Now taking bookings for 2025
Places Limited to 10 riders per trip
Fàilte gu slighe Innse Gall
Welcome to the Outer Hebrides
The predominant language still spoken on this chain of islands is Gaelic and Innes Gall (Island of the foreigners) is how the islands were referred to by the Scottish Gaels pointing towards the Norse who dominated these islands for nearly 500 years. Today the Gaelic and Norse cultures are still strong and intertwined and there is a deep sense of tradition throughout the islands adding to the sense of mystery and beauty.
The Hebridean Way Cycle Route
The cycle route along the Hebridean way runs for 186 miles over a chain of 10 islands. Each island has its own distinct character and cycling from island to island is perhaps the best way to fully experience their unique culture and atmosphere of them. From the saddle, you will get a chance to smell the salty Atlantic air and immerse yourself in the wild and ancient landscapes.
The Hebridean Way Cycle Tour Details
10 places per trip
£2650 per person – 7-day trip
£2850 per person – 8-day trip (*5 days riding)
Single room supplement £250
What’s included
- 6 Nights Dinner, Bed and Breakfast Accommodation*
- Optional arrival day warm-up ride around Oban
- 4 days* of road cycle riding through this wild chain of islands following the Hebridean Way
- Ferry links to and from and between the islands
- GPS and written route notes
- Exceptional support from our team of guides and our customised vans
- Transfer back to Oban from Ullapool
- Not included
- Alcoholic and soft drinks
- Lunches
J O’Brien
The Hebridean Way 2022The Hebridean Way Cycle Tour Itinerary
Day 0 – Arrive at Oban with an optional warm-up cycle ride around Oban
Day 1 – Ferry Oban to Barra – arrive at 6 pm
Day 2 – Cycle from Vatersay to Barra, ferry to Eriskay, cycle to Benbecula – 46 miles 1500ft ascent
Day 3 – Cycle from Benbecula to North Uist – 45 miles 1326ft ascent
Day 4 – Cycle from North Uist to Berneray, ferry to Harris, cycle to Callanish 76 miles 4,500ft ascent
Day 5 – Cycle from Callanish to Butt of Lewis (optional ride back to Stornoway) 35 miles 1844ft ascent
Day 6 – Ferry to Ullapool, then transfer back to Oban
The 5-day ride option splits day 4 to allow for an overnight stop in Tarbert on Harris
I’ve been on trips with Skinny Tyres before and loved them …this was no exception. Every single detail was thought about and provided for …Scot’s primary concern is always the welfare of his clients. The trip was spectacularly beautiful wild and wonderful…a part of the U.K. I would not have thought about without proper support …I cannot recommend Skinny Tyres highly enough”K Salisbury
The Hebridean Way 2023
Join us on a Skinny Tyres guided cycle tour
Cycling on the Outer Hebrides is unlike any other ride. Along the way, we will support you with our customised van and experienced guides, ensuring that you have an amazing cycling holiday.
We pride ourselves on an inclusive and sustainable approach, supporting people of all abilities and ages to visit and cycle through an area of Scotland that they may otherwise never visit, or get an opportunity to cycle the route, for whatever reason that may be.
We recommend four days for the ride through these in these incredible islands, allowing you time to take in the beautiful beaches and scenery. This ride is all about the experience: the wild landscapes, still dominated by neolithic sites; the journey, rather than the destination; the Gaelic culture and the sense of history that oozes from every rock, beach and loch.
Read more: Visit Outer Hebrides
