The Hebridean Island Hopper
Limited to ten places
Join us as we support you for six days and 370 miles of cycling on the epic roads of the Outer and Inner Hebrides, including the Isle of Skye and Mull. This 8-day trip includes seven nights of accommodation and will take you to some of the most spectacular areas to ride on the islands off the west coast of Scotland.
Prices and details below.
- 24 – 31 May 2025 (nine places remaining)
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Welcome to Scotland
Our mission at Skinny Tyres is to introduce you to the best road cycling routes in Scotland. From your saddle you will ride alongside beautiful beaches where Atlantic waves crash onto the sand, and into wild mountains sculpted by millennia of tectonic forces, glaciers and ice sheets, landslides, frost, wind, and rivers. As you pedal at your own pace, we will provide you with the highest level of support from our fully customised vans.
The Hebridean Island Hopper
The best of the west coast of Scotland
The Hebridean Island Hopper allows you to cycle on some of the best roads in the Hebridean islands. Using seven ferries to link your cycling journey you will travel 370 miles from Mull to the Isle of Skye, then across to North Uist and down through the Outer Hebrides. You will cycle over famous passes such as the Quiraing, on Skye, and the Bealach mam Ratagan. Our flexible support allows you to ride at your own pace and add in optional extras if you wish.
10 places per trip
£2800 per person
Single room supplement £250
- What’s included
- Seven ferry links to, from and between the islands
- Seven nights of hotel accommodation
- Breakfast and all evening meals
- Six days of road cycling along the stunning west coast of
Scotland and onto 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
Day 1 – Saturday 24 May
We spend our first evening in Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Upon arrival, you will have an opportunity to explore this delightful town or take your bike out for a warm-up ride around the hills.
Day 2 – Sunday 25 May
Ferry to Mull
Riding the length of the stunning west coast of the Isle of Mull will take you past Loch an Keal and Calgarry Bay as we head north to Tobermory. Keep an eye out for sea eagles.
66 miles + 4688 ft
Day 3 – Monday 26 May
Ferry to Kilchoan
Today, as you head north towards the
fishing town of Mallaig, you will
have an opportunity to cycle to the most westerly place on the British mainland, Ardnamurchan Point. We will also pass through Moidart and
along the edge of the white sands at Morar.
60 miles + 4688 ft
Day 4 – Tuesday 27 May
Ferry to the Isle of Skye
As you cycle along the western edge of the
Sleat Peninsula you have clear views of the
Black Cuillin Ridge. You can also look forward to
the crossing of the Kylerhea ferry and
the ascent of the Bealach mam Ratagan.
72 miles + 6849 ft
Day 5 – Wednesday 28 May
After a short transfer to today’s starting point in Sligachan, we head to the west of Skye before crossing over Glen Bracadale to Portree.
You then have an amazing ride around the Trotternish Peninsula, with an option
to climb up to the Quiraing.
61 miles + 4655 ft
Day 6 – Thursday 29 May
Ferry to North Uist
On North Uist you have the opportunity to cycle around the stunning northern and west coast beaches of the island before heading down to Benbecula via a loop of the island of Grimsay.
50 miles + 1407 ft
Day 7 – Friday 30 May
Today you ride down through South Uist and onto the island of Eriskay before catching a ferry to Barra. Our cycling route ends on the island of Vatersay where there is a chance to swim at the beautiful beach.
48 miles + 1640 ft
Day 8 – Saturday 31 May
The 4.5-hour ferry journey to Oban departs at 07:55 h which allows plenty of time for onward travel.
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The Hebridean Island Hopper 2024Skinny Tyres guided cycle tours of the west coast of Scotland
and the Hebridean Islands
Cycling on the Hebridean Islands and Atlantic Coast of Scotland is an unforgettable experience. Along the way, we will 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
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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
