GPS Cycle and Walking Routes

Hebridean Way Cycle Route

150 miles (242 km)

This epic cycle route explores 10 of the islands of the Outer Hebrides, off the west coast of Scotland.
The route runs for 184 miles with ferry crossings taking you between the islands. It's a remote area so ideal if you're looking for a peaceful ride with little traffic. The islands include some stunning scenery with beautiful beaches and lots of interesting wildlife to see.
The route starts at Vatersay at the southern end of the islands. You then head north to finish at the Butt of Lewis on the island of Lewis.
See below for maps and a complete gpx file for the route. A walking route with the same name runs parallel with the cycle route. You can see it marked on the Ordnance Survey map below.

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Hebridean Way OS Map - Mobile GPS OS Map with Location tracking

Hebridean Way Open Street Map - Mobile GPS Map with Location tracking

Photos

Bagh Siar Vatersay - geograph.org.uk - 851287

Bagh Siar Vatersay

Vatersay causeway - geograph.org.uk - 2989262

Vatersay causeway

Halaman Bay and the Isle of Barra Hotel - geograph.org.uk - 55767

Halaman Bay and the Isle of Barra Hotel. This is one of Barra's fabulous west coast beaches. Halaman Bay also has by it the modern Isle of Barra Hotel with its superlative setting.

Aird Mhor - geograph.org.uk - 2578962

Aird Mhor

Viewpoint on Eriskay, on the road between the causeway and the ferry terminal - geograph.org.uk - 1498508

Viewpoint on Eriskay, on the road between the causeway and the ferry terminal

Sheepfold in front of Loch an Athain - geograph.org.uk - 939925

Sheepfold in front of Loch an Athain. The road is the main South Uist artery A865.

Benbecula Beach

Cula Bay on the west coast of Benbecula looking south towards South Uist.

Butt of Lewis lighthouse - geograph.org.uk - 3202130

Butt of Lewis lighthouse at the end of the route.

GPS Files

GPX File

Hebridean Way.gpx (On Desktop:Right Click>'Save As. On Ipad/Iphone:Click and hold>Share>Save to Files')