The Hebridean Island Hopper

Multi-day cycling holiday in Scotland

Join us for six days and 370 miles of supported cycling on the epic roads of the Outer and Inner Hebrides, including the Isle of Skye and Mull. This eight-day trip includes seven nights of accommodation and takes you to some of the most spectacular riding areas on Scotland’s west coast islands.

Limited to ten places.

Prices and details below.

24 – 31 May 2025

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Welcome to Scotland

It is our mission at Skinny Tyres is to introduce you to the finest road cycling routes in Scotland. Therefore, our itineraries are designed so that you can enjoy the breathtaking scenery from your saddle. This includes pristine beaches with Atlantic waves crashing onto the sand, and rugged mountains sculpted over millenia by tectonic forces, glaciers, wind and rivers.

We provide you with the highest level of support from our fully customised vans. Which means you are free to pedal at your own pace and soak up the beauty of Scotland at leisure.

The Hebridean Island Hopper

The best of the west coast of Scotland

On the Hebridean Island Hopper tour, you ride on some of the best roads in the Hebridean islands. Seven ferry crossings facilitate this exceptional cycling journey of 370 miles from Mull to the Isle of Skye, across to North Uist and down through the Outer Hebrides. Additionally, you encounter famous passes such as the Quiraing, on Skye, and the Bealach mam Ratagan. Since our support is flexible, you may add in optional extras if you wish.

The Hebridean Island Hopper

24 – 31 May 2025
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

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Cycling trip itinerary

Day 1 – Saturday 24 May
We spend the first evening in Oban on the west coast of Scotland. Upon arrival, you have the choice 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 takes you past Loch an Keal and Calgarry Bay as you 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
have an opportunity to cycle to the most westerly place on the British mainland, Ardnamurchan Point. You 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, you head to the west of Skye before crossing over Glen Bracadale to Portree. You then have an amazing ride around the Trotternish Peninsula and an optional 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. Your cycling route ends on the island of Vatersay where it’s possible 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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I recently completed the Hebridean Island Hopper with Skinny Tyres. What a fantastic trip and what a brilliant cycle touring company Skinny Tyres are! I’ve done quite a lot of tours with other companies and while the standard is always high in my experience, Skinny Tyres is the best company I’ve ever toured with. The love Scot has for what he does and for Scotland showed through the whole trip – fantastic routes, brilliant support, quality accommodation and great evening restaurant selections

M Johnson

The Hebridean Island Hopper 2024

The Hebridean Island Hopper – a journey through the western isles

Three cyclists on the Hebridean Island Hopper, a cycling holiday in Scotland. They are riding out to Ardnamurchan Point - the most westerly point on the British mainland - on a beautiful sunny day.

A cyclist rides past a phone box on Barra, an island in the Outer Hebrides. The rider is cycling the Hebridean Island Hopper cycling holiday in Scotland.

Cycling on the Hebridean Islands and Atlantic Coast of Scotland is an unforgettable experience. Along the way, we 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.