Starting in Oban on Sunday 11th May, we took the short ferry across to Craignure on the Isle of Mull and spent two days, first heading west to Iona, then up the western side to Tobermory.
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| Awaiting the Ferry in Oban |
After taking a short Ferry crossing to Kilchoan we then cycled up through Ardnamurchen to our next overnight stop in Mallaig. Another glorious day with great views and great roads all the way.
Day 3 was a ride across Skye, mostly in the rain unfortunately, so not many great photo opportunities. We were rewarded though by a stay close to the Talisker distillery at one of the best hostels we have stayed in. The Skyewalker hostel in Portnalong is immaculately looked after and has some great pictures and sense of humour.
Next Stop was up to Uig via Portree and then on to the ferry for the crossing to Tarbet on the Isle of Harris.
Our ride from Tarbet was a real challenge aiming to get to the Leverburgh Ferry in South Harris for 11:40. Normally a simple task of cycling 20 miles, however this made almost impossible by 30mph winds gusting to about 40mph, so after being blown off the bikes twice we pushed the last few miles so missing the ferry. After spending a very relaxing few hours at the ferry station we eventually crossed to North Uist and by then the winds had dropped a bit, so had quite pleasant ride in the evening sunshine to Benbecula and our hostel at Nunton House. Another faultless hostel in immaculate condition and a very friendly and helpful host.
Our final ride of this trip was another slog into a strong headwind to the ferry at Lochboisdale, for our return trip to Oban.
A great trip and some great scenery and will definitely be back again for an extended trip next year.
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