Cycling the Hebridean Way
A year in 20 photographs 4/20 – causeway linking Benbecula to North Uist
The Hebridean Way is a fantastic cycling route of over 185 miles across ten islands in the Outer Hebrides. Each of these islands is linked by ferries and causeways and the unique route makes a cycling trip to remember. The causeway pictured is one of the longest on the islands and links Benbecula to North Uist.
A family affair
This photograph is of my wife, Kirsteen, who joined us on a Hebridean Way cycling tour in July 2024. Just after we first met she introduced me to the Outer Hebrides. She had spent a large number of family summer holidays on North Uist as she was growing up, and the islands hold a special place in her heart.
Despite her familiarity with the islands she had never cycled the full route. She had also never been on a Skinny Tyres cycling tour over our 15-year history. Actually, she had never been on a cycling holiday before, let alone a multi-day tour. So, needless to say, she was a little bit nervous that she would be able to manage the route.
Although I was excited that she would join us on the tour I was also quite reticent. It would be like a bring your partner to work week. I tend to be very focussed when I am working and I wasn’t sure if the dynamics would work.
Neither of us need have worried. The week went smoothly and Kirsteen enjoyed riding the full route and making new friends along the way.
The love Scot has for what he does and for Scotland showed through the whole trip – M Johnson – The Hebridean Way 2024
Find out more about the Hebridean Way here
