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    Road Cycling

    Outer Hebrides

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    Deposit From: £806£806
    Region: Outer Hebrides and St Kilda
    Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
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    Next Departure: 3rd - 9th May 2025
    Accommodation: Classic

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      Trip Overview

      Created by: Paul Easto


      This awe-inspiring cycling trip through the Outer Hebrides takes you on a bike journey across some of Scotland’s most beautiful and unspoiled regions. Pedal past spectacular white-sand beaches, under the soaring peaks of rugged mountains, and through majestic and wild glens. Throughout the Outer Hebrides, immerse yourself in the rich island history and culture where local traditions are strong and the Gaelic language is still spoken.

      Visit impressive historical sites such as the mysterious and ancient Callanish Standing Stones, crumbling brochs, mystical castles, and salt-stung lighthouses. Kik back after a day in the saddle at charming four star accommodations from boutique hotels to cosy guesthouses. One such place, converted house where one could wait for the ferry, dates back to 1750 and retains many of its original features.

      Need a bike? Road bike hire/rental is included in this itinerary, with an option to upgrade to an E-bike for a supplement. See our bike hire page for details.

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      Day by Day
      Itinerary

      Day 1 – Inverness to South Uist Read Less

      Day 1

      Inverness to South Uist

      We meet in Inverness in the morning and drive west through the Highlands. From the Isle of Skye to the islands of Uist, get ready for the start of an epic bike adventure. On the ferry from Uig, we’ll keep our eyes peeled for whales and marine wildlife before winding our way through a scattering of skerries to alight at Lochmaddy, our first landfall on the wonderful Outer Hebrides islands. From here, we transfer south across the islands of North and South Uist to our accommodation on the southern shore of the island, where we enjoy a welcome dinner.

      Meals Included: Dinner

      Day 2 – Barra and Eriskay Read Less

      Day 2

      Barra and Eriskay

      This morning we will ride from the hotel to the small island of Eriskay, where Bonnie Prince Charlie and ‘the Seven Men of Moidart’ landed in 1745 to begin the Jacobite Rising. Here we board the ferry to Barra, where we’ll have the opportunity to visit some old churchyards and ride a loop of the island, taking in Kisimul Castle – ‘The Castle in the Sea’ at Castlebay. Continuing up the west coast, we get glorious views of the Atlantic. Later this afternoon, we take the ferry back across the Sound of Barra to the Isle of Eriskay and enjoy a drink at the Am Politician pub.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
      Ride Details: 43 km / 27 miles | 528 m / 1,732 ft

      Day 3 – South Uist, Benbecula and North Uist Read Less

      Day 3

      South Uist, Benbecula and North Uist

      The group begins at an ancient standing stone outside the inn. Heading north, pedal through the wild machair as you follow the winding west coast. The machair is a fertile habitat supporting a rich display of wildflowers in spring and summer and combines beautifully with brilliant white beaches, gentle dunes, and expanses of fresh-water lochans where a host of bird species thrive, including buntings. The terrain also makes for very flat cycling, and with the prevailing wind easing our way north, we cross the tiny island of Benbecula and continue onto North Uist and Benerary. A short ferry crossing takes us to the Isle of Harris, where we transfer to our harbour-side hotel.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
      Ride Details: 95 km / 59 miles | 495 m / 1,624 ft

      Day 4 – The Golden Road and Luskentyre Read Less

      Day 4

      The Golden Road and Luskentyre

      Today is one of the best days cycling in the Hebrides. Following the “Golden Road” from Tarbert, we pick up the winding single-track roads of the east coast of Harris, known locally as the Bays. Our bike route has some amazing scenery and views back across the water to the Isle of Skye. We will visit the 15th-century St Clements Church before having lunch. Our ride then swings north and follows the coast past some truly amazing beaches, where we will stop to explore the golden sands of Luskentyre Beach with a short walk. Afterwards, you can opt to jump in the van and transfer back to the accommodation or continue by bike. A short climb awaits as you pedal away from the beach and a final descent back to Tarbert.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
      Ride Details: 69 km / 43 miles | 946 m / 3,104 ft

      Day 5 – Harris to the Isle of Lewis Read Less

      Day 5

      Harris to the Isle of Lewis

      Following breakfast, we will visit the local Harris Tweed weavers to see the island’s world-famous export. From Tarbert, our journey continues north. While today is our most challenging day climbing the hills of North Harris, the scenery more than makes up for the effort. On an epic mountain backdrop, traverse routes beneath the striking mountain of An Clisham, the highest point in the Outer Hebrides, where we’ll keep an eye out for golden eagles. Crossing the spectacular fjord of Loch Seaforth, we continue onto the Isle of Lewis and across the wild moor before turning west back to the coast. Our destination for today is the mysterious Callanish standing stones. Dating back over 5,000 years, this ancient site provides a fitting end to a memorable day of riding. For the next two nights, our home will be a friendly four-star guest house a short distance from the stones.

      Meals Included: Breakfast and Lunch
      Ride Details: 64 km / 40 miles | 660 m / 2,165 ft

      Day 6 – Callanish to the Butt of Lewis Read Less

      Day 6

      Callanish to the Butt of Lewis

      Full of historical and cultural interest, our final day follows the west coast of the Isle of Lewis. Heading north, we soon pass the stunning ruins of Dun Carloway Broch and then the Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, both of which offer an insight into what island living was like in the past. An impossible-to-miss feature on our final push is the Whalebone Arch, which was recovered from a huge whale that washed up on a beach nearby. A turning of the road to the west signals the last few miles. Perched on the Atlantic at the very edge of Europe, the Butt of Lewis is a spectacular and fitting place to end our island-hopping bike trip through the Outer Hebrides. After celebratory drinks, we head back to our accommodation at Callanish for our final night on the islands.

      Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
      Ride Details: 56 km / 35 miles | 490 m / 1,608 ft

      Day 7 – Return to Inverness Read Less

      Day 7

      Return to Inverness

      On our final morning, we have the option to take one last ride – crossing the Isle of Lewis to arrive at the island capital of Stornoway. Or we can hop in the van if we feel our legs have done enough. In Stornoway, we can visit the freshly-renovated Lews Castle with its museum and restaurant. Following lunch, we will board the ferry for the scenic journey back to Ullapool on the mainland. From Ullapool, we travel back to Inverness, where our trip comes to an end.

      Meals Included: Breakfast

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      Make This Trip Private

      Fancy this trip just for your group? Get together with family and friends spend quality time exploring wild places. A private trip allows you to benefit from all the features of the group departure, including hand-picked accommodation and expert local guides but with the advantage of the flexibility to tailor the days to your group. Make the trip more or less challenging depending on your experience or choose to add in some optional extras like castle or distillery visits depending on your interests. The price of a private trip will depend on the number of travellers in your group. Let us know your preferred departure date and we'll take care of the rest.

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      Trip Details

      Accommodation Read More

      This trip features some of the best hotel and guest house accommodations and food along our route. Enjoy a variety of accommodations such as country inns, guesthouses and small hotels, all hand-picked by us. Accommodation is in a choice of double or twin rooms with ensuite facilities.

      Single Rooms

      There is no supplement charged to solo travellers, however, you will be required to share a room with another person of the same sex. If you request a double room for single occupancy, a supplement of £500 is charged.

      Due to the nature of the accommodations we use, single supplements are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis.

      Meals Read More

      Breakfast is provided each morning at your accommodation. Lunch each day will be either a wilderness picnic or taken at a local cafe/restaurant. Drinks and snacks are provided throughout the day as you require. Evening meals are included on the first and final evenings, and on this itinerary, we have the flexibility to have evening meals at local restaurants or pubs. Based on our knowledge and experience, we will visit the best places to eat along the route. Included dinners are two courses as standard.

      On this trip, we generally eat dinner as a group. However, if you would like to make alternative arrangements, you are free to do so. Your guide will have an evening off during this trip when they do not eat with the group. They will recommend options for dinner that evening and help you make any necessary reservations.

      Inclusions Read More
      • 7 days of professional guiding with lead guide
      • Assistant guide/support driver
      • 6 nights accommodation in three and four star hotels/inns/guest houses on a B&B basis
      • Most meals, as stated in the itinerary
      • 7 days of road bike hire/rental included, with an option to upgrade to an E-bike
      • Vehicle transport throughout, including ride support and luggage transfers
      • All ferry transport and local boat services
      • Entrance and admission fees, as stated in the itinerary
      • Ride snacks, home-baking and drinks
      Grading Read More

      Blue Graded 4-6

      Blue graded trips are suitable for people with a good level of bike fitness, who regularly enjoy cycling and may have joined a multi-day cycle holiday before.

      Distances each day will be between 35 – 45 miles, cycling at around 12/13mph. Each day will be rolling and hilly terrain and there will be notable climbs most days. Some of these will be more testing, and some riders may opt to push or ride in the support vehicle. Some climbs are also followed by exciting descents. We will be in the saddle for 5 – 7 hours each day, plus the odd longer day. There is also time each day for breaks and lunches, plus some visits to sites of interest.

      Travel - Arrival and Departure Read More

      You will be met by your Wilderness Scotland Guide at Inverness Railway Station at 9:00am on Day 1 of your trip. You will be returned to Inverness Railway Station for 7:00pm on the final day.

      For advice on getting to and from Scotland please our travel advice page on our website: www.wildernessscotland.com/faq/travel-to-scotland/

      Bike Hire / Bring Your Own Bike Read More

      Bike Hire/Rental

      Road bike hire/rental is included in this itinerary, and E-bikes are supported on this trip. If you prefer an E-bike, they are available for a supplement.
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      Bring Your Own Bike

      You are also more than welcome to bring your own bike. If you’re bringing your E-bike along for the trip, please ensure it has a removable battery. Due to limitations around charging, E-bikes with non-removable batteries cannot be accommodated.

      If you choose to do so, please ensure it’s in excellent working condition and has been recently serviced – either by you or by a reputable bike shop.

      In addition, please bring the following:

      • Multi-tool, including a chain tool
      • Mini pump and/or CO2 canisters
      • Two spare tubes and a puncture repair kit

      Because we will need to load your bike onto one of our trailers, please ensure that:

      • Your rear wheel is clear of any obstructions; including lights, mudguard or panniers
      • Your tyres are no wider than 45mm

      Due to the nature of our trips, we are unfortunately unable to carry bike boxes or bags with us, so please make prior arrangements if necessary.

      If you have any questions at all, don’t hesitate to get in touch. Our friendly and knowledgable sales team are always delighted to answer any queries you may have.

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      Bridget Brown

      Our friendly office team hail from across the world but share a passion for the outdoor and wild spaces of Scotland. We are committed to providing you with the best customer service and are more than happy to chat through options and provide help and advice. Get in touch to find your perfect adventure.

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      Difficulty Grades Explained

      Blue Graded 4-6

      Blue graded trips are suitable for people with a good level of bike fitness, who regularly enjoy cycling and may have joined a multi-day cycle holiday before.

      Distances each day will be between 35 – 45 miles, cycling at around 12/13mph. Each day will be rolling and hilly terrain and there will be notable climbs most days. Some of these will be more testing, and some riders may opt to push or ride in the support vehicle. Some climbs are also followed by exciting descents. We will be in the saddle for 5 – 7 hours each day, plus the odd longer day. There is also time each day for breaks and lunches, plus some visits to sites of interest.

      Find Out More

      Trip Reviews

      Rated 4.94 out of 5 based on 229 review(s) of Road Cycling – Outer Hebrides

       

      Every client receives a feedback survey when they return from their guided, self guided or tailor made holiday with us. Once completed the review is published on our website just as soon as our database updates. The little touches and details are important to us and where issues are raised we make positive changes to our trips to improve your experience.

      That’s why we read each of our client’s reviews and although we don’t respond to all of them, if it’s glowing feedback then we get the satisfaction of helping to make your holidays truly memorable.

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      Todd Gray

      Reviewed on 09/09/2024

      Age: 60 - 70
      Country: United States
      Trip Date: 24/08/2024
      Trips Taken: 1

      The Bottom Line

      The Bottom Line

      This was an excellent trip, and I highly recommend it.

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      Yousef Al Nafisi

      Reviewed on 12/08/2024

      Age: 40 - 50
      Country: Kuwait
      Trip Date: 27/07/2024
      Trips Taken: 3

      The Bottom Line

      The Bottom Line

      It an experience not to be forgotten. If you enjoy cycling and looking for an adventure, this is your opportunity. Just go for it!

      PU

      Peter Underwood

      Reviewed on 29/07/2024

      Age: 70 - 80
      Country: England
      Trip Date: 13/07/2024
      Trips Taken: 1

      The Bottom Line

      The Bottom Line

      A well organised trip with great guides.

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