The Outer Hebrides

    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.

    • 27 April – 3 May 2025 – four days riding
    • 18 – 24 May 2025 – four days riding
    • 8 – 14 June 2025 – four days riding
    • 21 – 28 June 2025 – five days riding*

    * New for 2025 – a five-day ride option

    Now taking bookings for 2025

    Places limited to ten riders per trip.

    Enquires + booking
    A married couple stand on the edge of Hogaraidh Beach on North Uist. They are two cyclists standing with their bikes and looking out towards the Atlantic Ocean
    The Hebridean Way cycle route – North Uist.

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    Welcome to the Outer Hebrides

    The predominant language spoken today on this chain of islands is Gaelic.  However, for nearly 500 years it was the Norse who dominated the islands. Scottish Gaels, pointing towards the Norse inhabitants, referred to the Outer Hebrides as Innse Gall (Islands of the Foreigners). 

    The Gaelic and Norse cultures are still strongly intertwined and there is a deep sense of tradition throughout the Outer Hebrides which adds to their mysterious and beautiful atmosphere.

    The Hebridean Way cycle route

    The cycle route along the Hebridean way runs for 186 miles over a chain of ten islands. Each island has its own distinct character, and cycling from island to island is perhaps the best way to experience their unique cultures and atmosphere. From the saddle you can smell the salty Atlantic air and immerse yourself in the wild and ancient landscapes.

    Day by day on the Hebridean Way

    The Hebridean Way cycle tour details

    Ten places per trip

    £2650 per person – 7-day trip

    £2850 per person – 8-day trip (* five days riding)

    Single room supplement £250

    What’s included:

    • Six nights* of dinner and B&B accommodation 
    • Optional arrival day warm-up ride around Oban
    • Four days* of road cycle riding through this wild chain of islands following the Hebridean Way
    • Ferry links to, 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

    Not included:

    • Alcoholic and soft drinks
    • Lunches

    * Six nights and five days for the 8-day trip

    “I have cycled and mountain biked all round Europe and the trips with Skinny Tyres consistently rate at the top.”

    J O’Brien

    The Hebridean Way 2022

    The Hebridean Way Cycle Tour Itinerary

    *Please note our itinerary is flexible and we offer options to lengthen and shorten each day

    4-Day option Hebridean Way Cycle Itinerary

    Day 0Arrive at ObanOptional warm-up cycle ride around Oban
    Day 1Ferry to Oban 1:30pm – 6pmOption to ride to Vatersay before dinner
    10.8 miles return
    709ft ascent
    Day 2Vatersay to Lochmaddy, North Uist68 miles 2186ft ascent
    Day 3North Uist Circular35 miles
    1163ascent
    Options to ride the Committee Road and St Kilda View
    Day 4Lochmaddy to Stornoway71 miles
    4985ft ascent
    Day 5 Stornoway to the Butt of Lewis52 miles
    2424ft ascent
    Day 6Ferry to Ullapool 7:30amTransfer from Ullapool to Oban
    Arrive 3 pm

    5-day Option Hebridean Way Cycle Itinerary

    Day 0Arrive at ObanOptional warm-up cycle ride around Oban
    Day 1Ferry to Oban 1:30pm – 6pm
    Barra to vatersay    		10.8 miles
    709ft ascent
    Day 2Vatersay to Lochmaddy, North Uist68 miles 21,86ft ascent
    Day 3North Uist CircularTransfer from Ullapool to Oban
    Arrive 3 pm
    Day 4Lochmaddy to Tarbert37miles
    2,377ft ascent
    Day 5Tarbert to Stornoway35 miles
    2,635ft ascent
    Day 6Stornoway to the Butt of Lewis52 miles
    2,424ft ascent
    Day 7Ferry to Ullapool
    7:30am    		Ferry to Ullapool
    7:30 am

    A cyclist rides across the causeway between Benbecula and North Uist on the Hebridean Way cycling route
    Riding across the causeway between Benbecula and
    North Uist on the Hebridean Way cycling route.

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    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

    Skinny Tyres on the Hebridean Way A cyclist approaching the Butt of Lewis on the Hebridean Way with the Stevenson Lighthouse in the distance and a Skinny Tyres support vehicle on their right
    Approaching the Butt of Lewis on the Hebridean Way.
    The Butt of Lewis, the finish point on the Hebridean Way cycle route.
    The Butt of Lewis on the Hebridean Way.

    Cycling on the Outer Hebrides is unlike any other ride. Along the way, our experienced guides and customised van support will ensure that your cycling holiday is unforgettable.

    We recommend four days for the ride through these incredible islands, allowing you time to take in the beautiful beaches and scenery. 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.

    We pride ourselves on an inclusive and sustainable approach: we support people of all ages and abilities as they cycle through areas of Scotland that they may not normally visit.

    Read more: Visit Outer Hebrides

    Riding through Lewis The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Cycling on Lewis on
    the Hebridean Way.
    The Skinny Tyres Cycling Tours support vehicle boarding a Calmac ferry en route from Oban to Barra
    Boarding the ferry to Barr
    on the Hebridean Way.
    A group of cyclists on a Skinny Tyres cycling tour having dinner in Oban before departing to Barra to start The Hebridean Way cycle adventure
    Dinner on the first night in Oban
    on the Hebridean Way.
    Two cyclists celebrating with a glass of fizz after reaching The Butt of Lewis on Day 4 of the Skinny Tyres Hebridean Way cycle trip
    Celebrating at the Butt of Lewis
    on the Hebridean Way.
    A cyclist rides on a single track road over the shoulder of Clisham on Harris. As they ride they are passing a Skinny Tyres support vehicle - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Cycling over Clisham on Harris
    on the Hebridean Way.
    The Atlantic Coast of Scotland with cyclists riding on a single track road - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Cyclists on the Hebrides
    on the Hebridean Way.
    Two cyclists ride along a single track road - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Cycling on a single track road
    on the Hebridean Way.
    A cyclist stops to take a photograph of the view of a loch on a single track road at the top of Clisham on Harris. - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Cyclist taking a photograph
    on Harris on the Hebridean Way.
    Two cyclists stand and cuddle as they look out at the view of the Atlantic and west coast of Scotland - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Enjoying the view on
    the Hebridean Way.
    Two female cyclists pose for a photo with their bikes at the Callanish Standing Stones on the Isle of Lewis - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    The Callanish Standing Stones
    on the Hebridean Way.
    The Hebridean Way sign route marker -part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Route marker sign
    on the Hebridean Way.
    A cyclist rides on a single track road over the shoulder of Clisham on Harris. - part of the Hebridean Way Cycle Tour with Skinny Tyres
    Cycling up Clisham on Harris
    on the Hebridean Way.
    Cycling across a causeway on the way to the Outer Hebridean Island of North Uist The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Cycling over a causeway
    on the Hebridean Way.
    A fisheye lens view of Cyclists on the Calmac Ferry from Berneray to Harris as part of the Skinny Tyres hebridean Way cycle trip
    Ferries are a big part of the
    adventure on the Hebridean Way.
    Leaving Vatersay at the start of the he Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Cycling on Vatersay
    on the Hebridean Way.
    Cycling on North Uist The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Cycling on a causeway on
    North Uist on the Hebridean Way.
    Otter Sculpture at ferry terminal on Barra The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Otter sculpture at Ardmhor Ferry,
    Barra on the Hebridean Way.
    Cycling to the finish at the Butt of Lewis and the Stevenson LighthouseThe Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Cycling to the Butt of Lewis
    on the Hebridean Way.
    The Stevenson Lighthouse at the Butt of Lewis. The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    The Stevenson Lighthouse Lewis
    on the Hebridean Way.
    Cycling past the Callanish Standing Stones, an ancient monument on Lewis The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    The Callanish Standing Stones
    on the Hebridean Way.
    At the top of the steep climb at the Callanish Standing Stones The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    A steep climb on Lewis
    on the Hebridean Way.
    Cycling past an old ruined blackhouse on the Island of North Uist The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Abandoned blackhouse on North Uist on the Hebridean Way.
    Cycling to the Butt of Lewis through Ness The Hebridean Way - Cycling from Barra to the Butt of Lewis
    Ness on Lewis on the Hebridean Way.