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Bikepacking Scotland’s Outer Hebrides | Vatersay to Eriskay

🚴‍♂️ The Hebridean Way – Part 1 Welcome to Part One of our bikepacking adventure along the Hebridean Way — a 185-mile cycling route (with plenty of tempting detours) through the wild and windswept Outer Hebrides of Scotland. We begin at the southern tip, on the tiny island of Vatersay. From there, the road winds north through Barra and over the sea to Eriskay, connected by the first of two ferry crossings and a scenic causeway. We wild camped just before crossing to South Uist — right on the edge of the sea. 🗺️ Route Overview Start: Vatersay Through: Barra Finish: Eriskay ⛺ Wild camped by the sea before crossing to South Uist ⛴️ Ferry crossing: Barra → Eriskay 👕 Clothing Packed Duvet jacket – warm, lightweight insulation for camp and cooler evenings 1 pair cycling shorts – for daily riding comfort 1 pair warm cycling tights – for cold or windy days Mountain-bike style overshorts – extra durability and coverage 1 pair knee-length lightweight tights – versatile for layering 2 cycling t-shirts 1 very lightweight 1 warmer wicking layer 2 cycling jackets 1 lightweight 1 winter-weight Cycling gilet – core warmth without overheating Paramo hiking waterproof jacket – windproof and weather-resistant Lightweight waterproof trousers – for wet conditions Mid-season cycling gloves (windproof) Spare base layer – Paramo Gridtech ‘lady Jane’ leggings – Paramo Gridtech - for warmth Arm warmers & leg warmers – modular warmth Buff – for neck, head, or face protection 2 pairs cycling socks 2 x pants (underwear) 2 x sports bras 🏕️ Camping Equipment Mid-season RAB sleeping bag – suitable for spring/autumn conditions Sleeping bag liner – added warmth & cleanliness Inflatable mattress – Sea to Summit Pillow – compact camping version 🍳 Cooking Equipment MSR stove Camping gas Shared cookware: Pots & pans Cutlery 🧻 Personal Items Trowel – for wild toilet stops Toilet tissue Toiletries – personal hygiene essentials 🚐 Getting There Drove to Oban ⚠️ Parking is very expensive in Oban 💡 Solution: Booked a campsite in Oban for the duration (cheaper than long-term parking) Took the ferry from Oban to Castlebay (Barra) Cycled to Vatersay, the official start of the Hebridean Way 🧭 Getting Back Finished at the Butt of Lewis Cycled to Stornoway Took the ferry to Ullapool Caught a train to Inverness Stayed overnight in an Airbnb in Inverness Next morning: Train from Inverness to Oban, with a change at Glasgow ✅ Important Tips 🕒 The return journey took two full days 🚲 Bike spaces are limited on trains and buses — especially in peak season & good weather ✅ Plan ahead:👉 Book ferries, trains, and buses together in advance to avoid travel headaches 🎥 Subscribe to follow the full journey — island by island — all the way to the Butt of Lewis. 🎵 Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound “The “Beginning” – Gavin Luke “Goose Blues” – Stationary Sign “Fields of Scotland” – Trabant 33 “Let it Enfold You” – Johannes Bornlöf “Hamela” – Farrell Wooten “Free as Can Be” – Magnus Ringblom “A Celtic Blessing” – Bonnie Grace “Beauty in the Mundane” – Cody Francis Join us for more cycling adventures here 👉    • Bikepacking Escapes: 2 wheels, endless roads      • Cycling: On the Road | Big Rides, Tough Cl...   #BikepackingScotland #OuterHebrides #CyclingAdventure #HebrideanWay #CycleTouringUK