Hebridean hopscotch — cycling along Scotland's magical west coast

On this first leg of this Tour, you will already discover three of the eleven islands. You’ll start in the picturesque coastal town of Castlebay before making your first detour south to the southernmost of all the islands: Vater. As you go, you’ll be able to marvel at the white sandy beaches, the stunning… read more

Today's stage is very flat. With a bit of luck, and with the wind behind you, your bike will almost seem to pedal itself.



Starting out, a near mile-long (1.5 kilometer-long) causeway will take you to South Uist. This island is the second largest in the Outer Hebrides and is famous for being equal parts… read more

Today’s ride is mostly flat — a welcome relief — although the landscape loses some of the striking green colors you’ll have fallen in love with by now. The next island waiting for you is Grimsay.



Once you get underway, you’ll be on the causeway — and on your way to North Uist — before you know it. Once… read more

To start this stage, you’re going to have to jump on the ferry. And don’t worry if you miss the next connection and have to wait a while; you’ll not get bored on Berneray. While you wait, watch the seals and the otters in the nearby bay and treat yourself to a shower as the fishing port or grab a full… read more

From Tarbert, head over to Lewis and Harris. In fact, you’ll be returning to this port later to take the ferry across to Skye — but that will have to wait for a few days. Otherwise, you’ll miss the epic secrets hidden to the north. And you really don’t want to do that,



Harris and Lewis is actually one… read more

Stage 6 is a day where you will pedal from Highlight to Highlight. First, you’ll reach the "Broch Dun Carloway", a well-preserved Iron Age tower. A few miles further down the road, you’ll encounter an entire village of authentic black houses that were reconstructed according to the architectural traditions… read more

Up here, you’re at the top of the world. You literally can’t cycle further north, so all that’s left to do is to turn around and experience the rest of the island. And today’s ride will be dominated by the ‘Black Moor’.



While you ride, you might even catch a glimpse or two of some locals peat cutting… read more

You’ll already be familiar with a fair amount of today’s ride, although you’ll likely get a new perspective over the landscape as you cycle in the opposite direction. The ride itself is largely flat through moorland that’s dominated by pools and swamps before you come out once more on to the well-known… read more

Welcome to the Isle of Skye — the Island of Fog. Or island number 11 for you. This island is perhaps the most well known out of all the ones you’ve explored yet.



Skye is packed with dramatic landscapes and majestic nature. To start today’s ride, we recommend taking a quick detour from Uig to Fairly Glen… read more

If you liked yesterday’s stage, you’re going to love this one. Today, the adventure rolls on, taking you off the beaten track and up the Struan, a one-lane track through the middle of the island.



If your legs are tired, you’ll quickly find the perfect place for a revitalizing stop in the form of the Fairy… read more

As you wake up today, you’ll be witness to a spectacular site: A bridge with three arches nestling behind the Cullin Hills. Today is your last day; the culmination of your Hebridean hopscotch, so it’s important you make the most of it. Today’s adventure will take you to Armadale.



As you ride, you’ll… read more