Guidebook Overview

This guidebook is designed for both cycle touring and centre-based cycling across Scotland's Inner and Outer Hebrides, with additional routes around Arran, the Clyde and Kintyre. Whether you want to plan a full island-hopping itinerary to suit any ability, or enjoy a few great rides while on holiday, the book gives you the flexibility to do both.

It includes 37 circular or out-and-back day rides, plus 22 linking routes that can be combined into tours ranging from a long weekend to a two-week adventure. The day rides range from 19 to 60km (1270 miles), while the long-distance touring itineraries cover 106-973km (66973 miles) overall. The Hebridean Way, one of Scotland's most iconic long-distance cycling routes, is included, along with guidance on riding it end-to-end or adapting it to suit your time, ability, and ferry connections.

Features

Clear route descriptions with 1:250,000 mapping

Plus route itinerary and mapping for the Hebridean Way

Elevation profiles and difficulty grades

Advice on how to prepare your bike and what to take, and how to travel using ferries, trains and buses

Facilities guide with information on accommodation, ferry ports and transport connections

GPX files available to download