{"id":7648,"date":"2018-06-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2018-06-11T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpmigr.edinburghbicycle.com\/blog\/cycling-the-hebridean-way"},"modified":"2026-02-24T13:01:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-24T13:01:31","slug":"cycling-the-hebridean-way","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.citrus-lime.com\/ebco\/blog\/cycling-the-hebridean-way","title":{"rendered":"Cycling The Hebridean Way"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>The Hebridean Way: add it to your cycling bucket list<\/h2>\n<p>Since it&#8217;s Bike Week\u00a0this week we have been thinking about epic cycle routes that everyone should go on. And if you&#8217;re thinking of taking on a cycling adventure, the Hebridean Way has got to be considered! It could be a solo expedition, a romantic break or a family holiday.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/6516_1606_2372_visitscotland_26713867710.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713867710.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Hosta Beach, North Uist | VisitScotland \/ Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p>It&#8217;s a long(ish) distance route covering\u00a0185 miles (298 km) across the Outer Hebrides. You can do it at a fairly speedy pace of four days or longer, depending on your time restraints, any detours your want to take off the route and how long you want to spend out of the saddle. A word of advice though, when you see the scenery, you&#8217;ll want to stop! This is not a route to power through. It is a route to savour. Enjoy the ever changing landscapes, look out for local wildlife and immerse yourself in the history and culture of this remote part of the world.<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ll cycle through 10 islands and 6 causeways, taking in some of the most spectacular landscapes, geology and wildlife Scotland has to offer.\u00a0 It follows the National Cycle Network 780\u00a0starting on the Isle of Vatersay and ending on the Butt of Lewis as is signposted throughout.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/1716_1606_2371_visitscotland_26713746554.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713746554.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Cycling The Hebridean Way | VisitScotland \/ Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. <\/span><\/h5>\n<h3>The Hebridean Way Route<\/h3>\n<p>Starting in Vatersay and cycling through Barra (around 13 miles\/12km), you&#8217;ll then need to get on the Sound of Barra ferry.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/2616_1606_2362_visitscotland_26349168431.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26349168431.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> East beach of Vatersay | VisitScotland \/ Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p>Once you&#8217;re off the ferry, it&#8217;s time to cycle Eriskay and South Uist (around 32 miles\/50km).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/6816_1606_2363_visitscotland_26713151661.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713151661.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> The ferry on the Isle of Eriksay | VisitScotland \/ Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p><strong> Remember to look out for the locals! <\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n<h3 style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/5716_1606_2368_visitscotland_26713437776.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713437776.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<div style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\">Eriskay Ponies<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/7416_1606_2369_visitscotland_26713616879.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713616879.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\">Sign for otters<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Benbecula and Grimsay are next and cover 13 miles\/21km.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/3916_1606_2366_visitscotland_26713241683.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713241683.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Benbecula | VisitScotland \/ Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p>The cycle through North Uist and Berneray is longer, covering 32 miles\/51km and ends with a ferry across the Sound of Harris.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/9116_1606_2367_visitscotland_26713374741.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713374741.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Isle of Berneray | VisitScotland \/ Paul Tomkins, all rights reserved. <\/span><\/h5>\n<p>You&#8217;ll then cycle 33 miles\/54km through Harris before heading across Lewis (62 miles\/100km) to your end point of the Butt of Lewis (Yes! That is a real place name and it&#8217;s ok to laugh about it).<\/p>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/9816_1606_2374_visitscotland_38118121484.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_38118121484.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\">Seilebost, Luskentyre Sands<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/5716_1606_2370_visitscotland_26713677529.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_26713677529.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Standing Stone above Tr\u00e0igh Mh\u00f2r at Borvemore <\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\">\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n<h3><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/8016_1606_2375_visitscotland_39552829457.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_39552829457.jpg\" \/><\/h3>\n<h5 style=\"clear: both;text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Gearrannan Blackhouse Village, Isle of Lewis <\/span><\/h5>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"column\" style=\"background-color: #ffffff\">\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 600px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/222\/2025\/04\/5516_1606_2373_visitscotland_38012510123.jpg\" alt=\"visitscotland_38012510123.jpg\" \/><\/p>\n<h5 style=\"text-align: center\"><span class=\"image-caption\"> Seilebost, Luskentyre Sands <b> \u00a0 <\/b><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>THREE TOP TIPS FOR CYCLING THE HEBRIDEAN WAY:<\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li>Planning your itinerary: The tourist board for the Outer Hebrides has a cycle route you can buy and a couple of suggested\u00a0itineraries and you\u2019ll also need to factor in\u00a0ferry times. The good news is, bicycles are carried free!<\/li>\n<li>Book your bike in for a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/servicing-bicycle-repairs-custom-builds\"> service <\/a> \u00a0before you go to make sure it\u2019s in tip top condition. Or you could always treat yourself in a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/bikes\"> brand new bike <\/a> \u00a0(you know you want to!)<\/li>\n<li>You\u2019ll need to carry your belongings round with you. Getting a\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/accessories\/packs-and-luggage\/bike-racks\"> pannier rack <\/a> \u00a0fitted (we can do that!) and investing in some\u00a0 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/accessories\/packs-and-luggage\/pannier-bags\"> panniers <\/a> \u00a0is the easiest way to carry loads on your bike.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>OTHER CYCLING ADVENTURES:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/cycling-adventure-week-scotlands-north-coast-500\"> Cycling Adventure of the Week: Scotland\u2019s North Coast 500 <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/cycling-adventure-lake-district-to-inverness\"> Cycling Adventure of the Week: Lake District to Inverness <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/joys-bikepacking-microadventures\"> The Joys of Bikepacking Microadventures <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/info\/blog\/cycling-expedition-anyone-can\"> Anyone Can Go on a Cycling Expedition, And Here\u2019s Why <\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edinburghbicycle.com\/collection\/touring-bikes\"> SHOP TOURING AND ADVENTURE BIKES <\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"blog-entry-social-media\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"blog-entry-tags\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn how to take on the Hebridean Way cycle route. 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