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.
Now taking bookings for 2024
- 29th April to 5th May 2024 Sold Out
- 22nd to 28th May 2024 Sold Out
- 8th July to 14th July 2024 5 places remaining
2025 Bookings opening soon
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
3rd to 7th July 2024
16 places per trip
£1950 per person
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 Stornoway 72 miles 4,500ft ascent
Day 5 – Cycle from Stornoway to Butt of Lewis (optional ride back to Stornoway) 50 miles 3000ft ascent
Day 6 – Ferry to Ullapool, then transfer back to Oban
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
