Hi there,
Am riding up through Bara, across to South Uistand up through north Usit, then getting the boat to Skye and then back down to Oban. We only have 5 days so don’t think I can stretch to Lewis and all the way back down – will leave that for another time.
Questions:
Are there any bits that should not be missed?
Any really good beaches to camp on that should not be missed?
Anything that should not be missed?
Decent pubs / café along the way?
Really just asking advise form people who have cycled this route or been there.
Many thanks
Dave
we toured last year from oban-barra-uist-harris-lewis
I would highly recommend you circle barra, go through uist and def go to harris - it was the most beautiful of all the islands. Lewis was nice but not as remote feeling.
We mainly stayed in the youth hostels but also had some memorable wild camping on beaches.
We can't wait to go back again! Just rememeber light & fast is the key (plus take windproofs!)
ps. wild camp at [url= http://www.ukclimbing.com/images/dbpage.html?id=118537 ]luskentyre[/url] in Harris & Berneray if you can.
Anywhere up the West side of the Uists will give you all the beach you need for camping.
Get the timetable and watch a plane land in Barra.
Almost any pub or cafe will be friendly. I particularly liked the Borrodale in Daliburgh. You'd find a good camping spot within walking distance too.
[url= http://www.scotroutes.com/Slide%20Shows/Barra%20to%20the%20Butt/default.htm ]Some photos of my tour.[/url]